University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 122 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing
Academic year:

2020
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108

Pages:

1
Author:

Trevon Carney

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ insulin glargine MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ hormone CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Lowers blood glucose by : stimulating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and fat, inhibiting hepatic glucose production. Therapeutic Use Control of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. Complications HYPOGLYCEMIA, lipodystrophy, pruritus, erythema, swelling, ANAPHYLAXIS. Medication Administration Subcut, 3-4 hrs, 24 hr duration. Contraindications/Precautions Hypoglycemia; Allergy or hypersensitivity to insulin glargine. Interactions Nursing Interventions Assess for symptoms of hypoglycemia Monitor body weight periodically. Monitor blood glucose every 6 hr during therapy. Beta blockers, clonidine, and reserpine may mask some of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, corticosteroids,thyroid supplements, estrogens, isoniazid, niacin, phenothiazines, s. Alcohol, ACE inhibitors, MAOIs Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Control of blood glucose levels in diabetic patients without the appearance of hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes. ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES Instruct patient on proper technique for administration Explain to patient that this medication controls hyperglycemia but does not cure diabetes. Therapy is long term. THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7