NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Ondansetron Zofran antiemetic 4 mg IVP PRN nausea
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
15-30 minutes Rapid 4-8 hrs 4 mg to preventing

Why is your patient getting this medication
Nausea/Vomiting
Mechanism of action and indications
(Why med ordered)
Blocks the effects of serotonin at 5-HT3 receptor
sites (selective antagonist) located in bagal nerve
terminals and the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the
CNS.
Indicated for prevention of nausea
For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
D5W, 0.9% NaCl, D5/0.9% NaCl, D5/0.45% NaCl. Solution is clear and
colorless. Stable for 7 days at room temperature following dilution.
Administer each dose as an IV infusion over 15 min
Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Contraindications/warnings/interactions
.Contraindicated in hypersensitivity. May be affected by
drugs that alter liver enzymes
Common side effects
Headache constipation and diarrhea.

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
None
Nursing Process- Assessment
(Pre-administration assessment)
assess pt for nausea, vomiting, abdominal
distention, and bowel sounds
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
May cause transient increase in serum bilirubin, AST, and
ALT levels.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Notify physician immediately if involuntary movement of
eyes face or limbs occur.
Assessment Evaluation
Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
med? Prevention of nausea.
If pt is experiencing extrapyramidal
effects (involuntary movements, facial
grimacing rigidity, shuffling walk,
trembling of hands)