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    This clinical worksheet provides information on administering the antiemetic drug Ondansetron (Zofran) including its classification, dosing, mechanisms of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation when giving the medication. Key details include that Ondansetron works by blocking serotonin receptors to reduce nausea and vomiting, common side effects are headache and diarrhea, and the nurse should assess for nausea and vomiting before and after administration.

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    This clinical worksheet provides information on administering the antiemetic drug Ondansetron (Zofran) including its classification, dosing, mechanisms of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation when giving the medication. Key details include that Ondansetron works by blocking serotonin receptors to reduce nausea and vomiting, common side effects are headache and diarrhea, and the nurse should assess for nausea and vomiting before and after administration.

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    This clinical worksheet provides information on administering the antiemetic drug Ondansetron (Zofran) including its classification, dosing, mechanisms of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation when giving the medication. Key details include that Ondansetron works by blocking serotonin receptors to reduce nausea and vomiting, common side effects are headache and diarrhea, and the nurse should assess for nausea and vomiting before and after administration.

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    Drug Zofran

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    This clinical worksheet provides information on administering the antiemetic drug Ondansetron (Zofran) including its classification, dosing, mechanisms of action, nursing implications, interactions, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation when giving the medication. Key details include that Ondansetron works by blocking serotonin receptors to reduce nausea and vomiting, common side effects are headache and diarrhea, and the nurse should assess for nausea and vomiting before and after administration.

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

    itional copies of Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    these forms) Zofran Antiemetics, 5-HT3 4 mg IV INJ Q6H PRN for Nausea
    Generic Name antagonist
    Ondansetron
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    15-30 min Rapid 4-8 hr 0.15 mg/kg
    or 32 mg single dose

    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
    Prevention and treatment of postoperative n/v. Administer undiluted postop if n/v occur shortly after surgery.
    Administer over at least 30 sec and preferably over 2-5 min

    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Blocks the effects of serotonin at 5-ht receptor sites located in Hypersensitivity. Use cautiously in liver impairment; abdominal
    vagal nerve terminals and the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the surgery.
    CNS. Decreases incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting
    Common side effects
    Headache, constipation, diarrhea

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal medicines Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    (ask patient specifically) May cause transient increase in serum bilirubin, AST, and ALT
    May be affected by drugs altering the activity of liver enzymes. levels.
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
    Take as directed. Advise patient to notify health care
    professional immediately if involuntary movement of eyes, face,
    or limbs occur
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this med? Check after giving
    Assess for nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, Patient reports that nausea has resolved and Improvement of
    and bowel sounds prior to and following they are no longer vomiting. postoperative n/v due to
    administration. Assess patient for extrapyramidal radiation therapy.
    effects periodically

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