Province of San Antonio de Padua – Philippines
ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR (OFM) – FRANCISCANS
Christ the King College of Calbayog City, Inc.
THE PIONEER CATHOLIC FRANCISCAN INSTITUTION OF EASTERN VISAYAS
Founded 1905
INSTITUTE OF NURSING, ALLIED HEALTH, SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Fraternitas Studiositas Minoritas Oratio et Devotio
Name of Drug Mechanism of Action Dosage/Frequenc Indication Adverse Contraindicati Nursing
y/Timing/Route Effect/Side on responsibilities
effect
1. Typically, Erythromycin is Adverse effect: - Hypersensitivity - Monitor for
ERYTHROMYCIN Erythromycin is a macrolide erythromycin used to treat a Rash, urticaria to erythromycin Allergic Reactions.
antibiotic that works by inhibiting ophthalmic variety of (hives), Eye or other Always observe the
Generic name: bacterial protein synthesis. This ointment is applied bacterial irritation or macrolides. patient for signs of
Erythromycin action leads to bacterial cell within 1 hour after infections, redness may - History of liver an allergic
death or inhibition of bacterial birth in the lower including: occur with the reaction, especially
disease or
Brand name: growth, depending on the conjunctival sac of Pneumonia, topical form., during the first
hepatitis due to
Ery-Tab, Eryc, bacterial strain and concentration each eye. Gonorrhea, Nausea, vomiting, dose.
Erythrocin, Ery- of the drug. Otitis media, Abdominal pain the potential for
DS, Ilosone Impetigo, and and diarrhea liver toxicity
diphtheria.
Vitamin K is a cofactor for the Neonate: IM: 0.5–1 - Prevention and Side effect: - Known - Monitor for signs
2. VITAMIN K enzyme γ-glutamyl carboxylase, mg at birth to Treatment of - Hypersensitivity hypersensitivity of bleeding.
Generic name: which is essential for the prevent Vitamin K or anaphylactoid to vitamin K or its - Confirm the
Phytonadione activation of clotting factors II hemorrhagic Deficiency. reactions (IV formulations. correct dosage,
(prothrombin), VII, IX, and X, as disease. administration) route, and timing
Brand name: well as proteins C and S. - Antidote for - Use caution in per physician’s
Phylloquinone Warfarin - Local irritation orders.
individuals with
Overdose. at the injection - Use the vastus
severe liver
site. lateralis muscle in
disease due to neonates; aspirate
impaired to avoid vascular
metabolism. injection.
-Watch for changes
during and after IV
administration.
The primary mechanism of action Indicated for Adverse effect:
3. HEPATITIS B of Hepatitis B vaccines involves Route: IM immunization Hives, difficulty - Prepare the right
Hypersensitivity
Generic name: stimulating the immune system to Dose: 0.5 against infection of breathing, dose medication
to yeast or any
Hepatitis B recognize and respond to the caused by all swelling of face, and double check
vaccine Hepatitis B virus (HBV) by types of lips tongue or components of the medication
inducing the production of hepatitis b virus. throat. the vaccines before
Brand name: specific antibodies. administration.
Energix-B -Monitor patient
response.
- Assess for any
adverse reaction.
-Monitor vital
signs before and
after the
administration.
The theoretical approach for an Side effect: Oxytocin should -Continuous
4. OXYTOCIN oxytocin vaccine would involve Dose: 10 units IM -Postpartum nausea, not be used in monitoring of fetal
Generic name: stimulating the immune system to after delivery of the Hemorrhage vomiting, severe women with heart rate,
Oxytocin generate antibodies against placenta to help (PPH) allergic reactions, certain maternal blood
Brand name: oxytocin or its receptor, leading to control uterine Prevention and abnormal conditions, such pressure, and
Syntocinon modulation of its biological bleeding. Treatment heartbeats, high as: Active genital uterine
effects. Route: IM blood pressure. herpes infection, contractions is
-To enhance or Previous uterine essential during
speed up the rupture or oxytocin
progress of labor cesarean scar administration.
in women with rupture,
inadequate Cephalopelvic -Administer
contractions. disproportion oxytocin post-
delivery if
necessary to help
the uterus contract
and control
bleeding.
-After delivery,
monitor for
postpartum
hemorrhage and
administer
additional oxytocin
if necessary.
Immunocompro Ensure the patient
The BCG vaccine works by Side effect: mised Patients: is not
5. BCG stimulating the immune system to Intradermal Prevention of redness, swelling, BCG should not immunocompromi
Generic name: recognize and fight injection: BCG is Tuberculosis and pain at the be administered sed.
Bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis. administered via an (TB) injection site. to patients with If the patient has
Calmette- intradermal (under Prevent Bladder Fatigue, severely had previous TB
Guérin (BCG) the skin) route, Cancer headache, and weakened exposure, it may
typically in the left Treatment malaise. immune systems. affect the decision
Brand name: upper arm or deltoid to vaccinate.
BCG Vaccine region. The typical Not for Observe the
dose is 0.1 mL. Pregnancy. patient for any
immediate allergic
BCG should not reactions, such as
be given to hives, shortness of
individuals breath, or swelling.
suspected of In case of severe
having active TB. reactions, be
prepared to
administer
emergency
treatment (e.g.,
epinephrine).
Over the next
several weeks for
any unusual
reactions.
Document the
date, time, vaccine
batch number, and
site of
administration.
