University:
Villanova University
Course:
306 | Medsurge
Academic year:

2020
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323

Pages:

1
Author:

rezancuk2j

Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Oxygen MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Medical gas CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Oxygen allows for a decrease in blood ßow resistance in the lung leading to decreased cardiovascular workload in an attempt to oxygenate the lungs. Therapeutic Use - Low blood O2, CO2 toxicity, cluster headaches, COPD, CF, Complications The most common side effects of O2 use are skin irritation at the site of the nasal cannula and sometimes drowsiness. Monitor patients for signs of oxygen toxicity; Coughing, increased shortness of breath. Contraindications/Precautions There are no absolute contradictions to oxygen adminitration. - Caution should be taken when administering oxygen to patients with COPD, high concentrations of Oxygen may suppress respiratory drive. Interactions - Amiodarone - Bleomycin Medication Administration Oxygen should be administered at the lowest therapeutic dose. Nasal cannula, partial rebreather, non-rebreather, venturi mask. Nursing Interventions Assess the patency of nares and provide humidity if necessary. Monitor the patient via pulseox for O2 saturation. monitor skin at site of cannula or contact points of mask for potential skin breakdown. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness - Ease in respiraory distress - Rise in O2 saturation - Stay away from open ßames - Do not smoke when using oxygen - Take O2 as prescribed.