University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2021
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication STUDENT NAME MEDICATION Magnesium Sulfate CATEGORY CLASS Tocolytic REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER IM SCH PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action inhibits uterine activity by suppressing contractions Therapeutic Use relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus Complications -can cause pulmonary edema monitor for chest pain, shortness of breath, respiratory distress, adible wheezing and crackles and a productive cough containing blood-tinged sputum. Medication Administration -IV regimen is most common-4g IV loading dose immediately followed by 10 g IM and then by 5 g IM Q 4hrs in alternating buttocks Contraindications/Precautions -active vaginal bleeding, dilation of the cervix greater than 6 cm, chorionamnioitis, greater than 34 weeks of gestation and acute fetal distress Nursing Interventions -administer calcium gluconate or calcium chloride as an antidote for Mag sulfate toxcicity Interactions Monitor for Mag sulfate toxicity and discontinue for any of the following adverse effects: loss of deep tendon reflexes, urinary output less than 30 ml/hr, respiratory depression (less that 12/min), pulmonary edema, chest pain Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness prevention of pre-term labor Client Education notify nurse of blurred vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, r difficulty breathing