ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
Medication
Heparin
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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
acclerated formation of antithrombin 3
complex, deactivates thrombin oreventing
conversion of fibrinogen to fibren
Therapeutic Use
prevention of blood clot formation
Complications
fever, hemorrhafe, hyperkalemia, osteoporosis, irritation,
mild pain, heatoma, chills
Medication Administration
IV
Contraindications/Precautions
patients hypersensitve to drug, active bleeding, after brain,
eye, or spinal cord surgery, cautiously in women during
menses or after childbirth, may reduce bone mineral
density
Nursing Interventions
avoid IM injections
monitor vital signs
Interactions
drug-drug: antihistamines, nitroglycerin, antiplatelet drugs
drug-herb:alfalfa,
drug-lifestyle: smoking
Client Education
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
prevetnion of DVT
take as prescribed
report all adverse reaction
avoid OTC drugs