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    INDEX NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet

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


    Generic Trade Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency
    Name Name
    ropinirole Requip Antiparkinson 1mg PO qhs

    Peak Onset Duration Normal Dosage range


    UNK UNK 8 hr 1mg qday
    up to 4mg/day
    Why is your patient taking this medication? For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions

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


    Management of signs and symptoms of idiopathic Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity; increased risk of
    Parkinson's disease. Restless legs syndrome hallucinations in patients; hepatic impairment; severe cardivascular disease;
    Pregnancy, lactation, or children
    Stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain.
    Decreased tremor and rigidity in Parkinson's disease.
    Decreased leg restlessness Common side effects Sleep attacks, dizziness; syncope; confusion;
    drowsiness; fatigue; hallucinations; headache; increased dyskinesia; weakness;
    abnormal vision; orthostatic hypotension; peripheral edema; constipation; dry
    mouth; dyspepsia; nausea; vomiting; increased sweating.

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) May increase BUN
    estrogens; phenothiazines; butyrophenones; thioxanthenes;
    metoclopramide; levodopa.
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication
    Change positions slowly to minimize orthostatic hypotension. May cause
    drowsiness and unexpected episodes of falling asleep. Caution while driving.
    Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants. Increase fluids, sugarless gum or candy,
    ice, or saliva substitutes may help minimize dry mouth.

    Nursing Process - Assessment Assessment Evaluation


    (Pre-administration assessment Why would you hold or not give Check after giving
    this med?
    Blood pressure Drowsiness; dizziness; syncope Decreased tremor and rigidity
    Decrease in restless lengs and improved
    sleep.

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