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Miami Dade College
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NUR1211L | Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Lab
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2023
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Methylprednisolone MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Corticosteroid CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action -Suppresses inflammation and normal immune response. -Has numerous metabolic effects. -Suppresses adrenal function at chronic doses at 4mg/day. -Has negligible mineralocorticoid activity. Therapeutic Use -Suppresses inflammation and modification of the normal immune response. -Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency. Complications -Peptic ulcerations -Thrombolism -Hypertension -Fluid retention -Hypokalemic -Alkalosis Medication Administration This medication is available in PO, IM, IV Contraindications/Precautions Contraindicated: -Active untreated infections -Epidural use -Known alcohol, bisulfite, cow's milk, tartrazine hypersensitivity or intolerance -Administration of liver virus vaccines -Lactation Precaution: -Chronic treatment -Stress -Systemic sclerosis -Potential infections may mask signs Interactions -Loop diuretics -Hyperkalemia may increase risk of digoxin toxicity. -May increase requirement of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. -Phenytoin, phenobarbitual, rifampin stimulate metabolism and may decrease effectiveness. -Increase risk of GI bleed. Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Decreased in presenting symptoms with systemic side effects. Nursing Interventions -Assess involved systems before and periodically during therapy. -Assess patients for signs of adrenal insufficiency before and periodically during therapy. -Monitor intake and output ratios and daily weight gain. -Monitor for rales and crackles and dyspnea. Client Education -Instruct patient on correct technique of medication administration. -Glucocorticoids cause immunosuppression and may mask symptoms of infection.

ATI Medication Template Methylprednisolone (Medication)

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