University:
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Course:
NURS4504 | Community Health Nursing
Academic year:

2019
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384

Pages:

1
Author:

Charlee Buchanan

Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Diltiazem MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ Ca channel blocker CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action inhibits transport of calcium into myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cells , Decreases myocardial contractility and oxygen demand Therapeutic Use systemic vasodilation resulting in decresed BP Complications -headache, dizziness, bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, rash Medication Administration PO IV Contraindications/Precautions -patients hypersensitive to drug -patients with atrial fibrillation -use cautiously in elderly patients Nursing Interventions -monitor BP and HR -monitor renal and hepatic functions -monitor daily weight Interactions drug-drug: Anesthetics, Atazanavir, Carbamazeoine, Diazepam, Digoxin, Rifampin Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness -decrease in BP -take drug as prescribed -avoid hazardous actitivites -do not crush extended relief tablets