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    This document provides information about the drug etoposide, including its generic and brand names, classification, mechanism of action, side effects, contraindications, administration route and dosage, indications for use, special precautions, drug interactions, and the nurse's responsibilities when administering the drug. The nurse must check for the doctor's order, verify the patient and explain the drug's action, observe the 10 rights of administration, monitor for side effects, perform hand washing, advise the patient on preventing nausea, instruct on oral hygiene if stomatitis occurs, offer appetizing foods, encourage rest during dizziness, and encourage a potassium-rich diet with diarrhea.

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    This document provides information about the drug etoposide, including its generic and brand names, classification, mechanism of action, side effects, contraindications, administration route and dosage, indications for use, special precautions, drug interactions, and the nurse's responsibilities when administering the drug. The nurse must check for the doctor's order, verify the patient and explain the drug's action, observe the 10 rights of administration, monitor for side effects, perform hand washing, advise the patient on preventing nausea, instruct on oral hygiene if stomatitis occurs, offer appetizing foods, encourage rest during dizziness, and encourage a potassium-rich diet with diarrhea.

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    NOTRE DAME OF TACURONG COLLEGE

    COLLEGE OF NURSING CITY OF TACURONG

    Drug Study
    NAME: Generic: etoposides DRUG ACTION: Mechanism of Action: Damages DNA before mitosis (cycle-dependent and phasespecific). Death of rapidly replicating cells, particularly malignant ones. SIDE EFFECT: Nausea, vomiting, stomatitis, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, unusual tiredness or, weakness, pale skin, fainting, dizziness, hair loss, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet. CONTRAINDICATION: Contraindicated in: Hypersensitivity; OB, Lactation: Pregnancy and Lactation; Known intolerance to benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, polyethylene. NSG. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Check for doctors order. R: To be assure that you are giving the right medication and dose to the right patient. 2. Verify the patient and explain the action of the drug. R: To check the right patient and so that the patient will be aware by explaining the action of the drug. 3. Observe for 10 rights in preparing and administering of drug. R: To prevent error. 4. Stay on the patient side and observe for any untoward effects. R: For immediate nursing care. 5. Perform hand washing before giving the medication. R: To prevent transmission of microorganism. 6. Advise the patient to eat dry crackers. R: To prevent nausea and vomiting. 7. Instruct patient to use soft

    Brand name: Vepesid

    Classification: Anti-neoplastic

    Mode of Administration: Route: IVTT Dosage: 50 mg/ ml Time: OD

    Bibliography: Adverse Effect: Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses Rash, hives, itching, 11TH Edition difficulty breathing, difficulty of swallowing, fast irregular or pounding heartbeat, seizures, Indication: -Refractory testicular yellowing of the skin or eyes. neoplasm (used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents in patients who have already received chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation).

    Special Precaution: Use cautiously in: Patient with childbearing potential; Active infections; Decreased bone marrow reserve; Hypoalbuminemia; Renal/hepatic impairement.

    -Small cell lung carcinoma (first-line therapy, used in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents)

    Drug Interaction: Increase bone marrow depression with other antineoplastic or radiation therapy. May alter immune response to live-virus vaccines and increase risk of adverse effect.

    toothbrush if stomatitis will occur. R: To prevent pain and lesion during brushing of teeth. 8. Offer attractive foods to the patient. R: To prevent anorexia. 9. Encourage the patient to stay in bed and limit activities when dizziness will occur. R: To prevent any accident. 10. Encourage the patient to take foods rich in potassium such as bananas and apple. R: to prevent dehydration when diarrhea will occur.

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