DRUG STUDY

Name of the Drug Dosage, Mechanism of Indication Nursing Rationale

Route, Action Responsibilities
Frequency
Silver Sulfadiazine 1% One or two Silver To prevent and Check the Doctor’s Nurses who do not follow their doctors'
Flamazine (CAN), times a day. sulfadiazine disrupts treat wound order. orders, especially patients with chronic
Silvadene, Thermazine bacteria by sepsis in conditions, may experience health
Apply a thin
damaging the cell second- and complications, rapid disease progression,
Generic name: silver layer (about
membrane and the third-degree decreased quality of life and even
sulfadiazine topical [ SIL- 1/16 inch) of
cell wall rather than burns premature death.
ver-SUL-fa-DYE-a-zeen- silver
by inhibiting folic
TOP-ik-al] sulfadiazine to
acid synthesis. Silver Explain the
the affected
Brand names: Silvadene, sulfadiazine has a indications for using Promotes patient willingness to cooperate.
areas.
SSD, Thermazene, SSD AF wide spectrum of Silver Sulfadiazine.
bactericidal activity
Classification: Sulfa against both gram- Observe for and
Stopping the growth of bacteria that may
antibiotics positive and gram- report
infect an open wound.
negative organisms. hypersensitivity
reaction: Rash,
itching, or burning
sensation in
unburned areas.

Morphine 1-2 mg per The net effect of Proven Check the Doctor’s It decreases heart rate, blood pressure, and
hour. morphine is analgesic in the order. venous return, and it may also stimulate
Generic name: morphine
the activation of treatment of local histamine-mediated processes.
(oral) [ MOR-feen] Orally (PO), Explain the
descending cancer pain and
intravenously indications for using
Brand names: Kadian, MS inhibitory pathways chronic benign
(IV), epidural,
of the CNS as well pain, seems to
Contin and as inhibition of the be a good Morphine.
intrathecal. nociceptive afferent analgesic for
Classification: opiate Assess blood
neurons of the PNS, the treatment of
(narcotic) analgesics pressure periodically
which leads to an burn pain.
and compare to
overall reduction of
normal values,
the nociceptive
especially if patient
transmission.
experiences
dizziness, fainting, or
other symptoms.
Cefotaxime 1 gram every Cefotaxime sodium, Prescription Check the Doctor’s Nurses who do not follow their doctors'
12 hours. a parenteral medicine used order. orders, especially patients with chronic
Generic name: cefotaxime
cephalosporin to treat the conditions, may experience health
[ SEF-oh-TAX-eem ] Intravenously
antibiotic, exerts its symptoms of a complications, rapid disease progression,
by bolus
Brand names: Claforan, bactericidal action variety of decreased quality of life and even
injection or by
Claforan ADD-Vantage through inhibition of bacterial premature death.
infusion, or by
bacterial cell wall infections. It
intramuscular
synthesis. Chemical reducing the Explain the
injection.
Classification: structure risk of infection indications for using Promotes patient willingness to cooperate.
cephalosporin antibiotics modifications have in burn Cefotaxime.
enabled this patients before
compound to be it occurs Observe for signs of
Used to treat certain infections caused by
resistant to the adverse effects,
bacteria.
action of Richmond especially those
I, III, IV, and V suggesting a
beta-lactamase superinfection.
enzymes.

Trimethoprim- 4 teaspoonfuls Sulfamethoxazole in For Check the Doctor’s Nurses who do not follow their doctors'
sulfamethoxazole or 20 hibits the synthesis the prevention order. orders, especially patients with chronic
milliliters of dihydrofolic acid. of methicillin- conditions, may experience health
Generic (mL) of oral Trimethoprim resistant complications, rapid disease progression,
Name: trimethoprim and liquid Every inhibits thymidine Staphylococcus decreased quality of life and even
sulfamethoxazole 12 hours. and DNA synthesis. aureus premature death.
These two agents act pneumonia in
Brand Name: Septra Adults—1
synergistically in severely burned
tablet (DS Explain the
Classification: antibiotics, inhibiting folic acid patients. Promotes patient willingness to cooperate.
tablet) of 800 indications for using
combos, sulfonamides synthesis.
milligrams Trimethoprim-
(mg) of sulfamethoxazole.
sulfamethoxaz
ole and 160 Be alert for signs of
Provides additional information about
mg of hepatic necrosis
trimethoprim, including anorexia, patient’s pain. Early discovery of sign and
2 tablets of abdominal pain, symptoms allows for more effective
400 mg of severe nausea and treatment.
sulfamethoxaz vomiting, yellow skin
ole and 80 mg or eyes, fever, sore
of throat, malaise,
trimethoprim, weakness, facial
or 4 edema, lethargy, and
teaspoonfuls unusual bleeding or
or 20 bruising. Report
milliliters these signs to the
(mL) of oral physician
liquid every immediately.
12 hours for
10 to 14 days.
Your doctor
may adjust
this dose if
needed
Lanolin Topical Apply a small Used as a This drug was Check the Doctor’s Nurses who do not follow their doctors'
amount of moisturizer to treat given to our order. orders, especially patients with chronic
Generic name: lanolin
lanolin topical or prevent dry, patient to treat conditions, may experience health
topical [ LAN-oh-lin-TOP-
to the affected rough, scaly, itchy or prevent complications, rapid disease progression,
ik-al]
area and rub skin and minor skin burns, dry skin, decreased quality of life and even
Brand name: lanaphilic, in gently. irritation. and skin premature death.
lan-O-soothe irritation.
Explain the
Classification: emollients
indications for using Promotes patient willingness to cooperate.
Lanolin Topical
Ensure patients are
You should not use lanonin topical if you
using this drug
are allergic
directly
Apply the medication
will depend on the To determine the exact amount of drug
product of your skin indicated.
condition.

Amoxicillin 250 to 500 It acts through To treat Check the Doctor’s Nurses who do not follow their doctors'
milligrams the inhibition of cell susceptible order. orders, especially patients with chronic
Generic Name: amoxicillin
(mg) every 8 wall biosynthesis bacterial conditions, may experience health
[ am-OX-i-sil-in]
hours, or 500 that leads to the infections of the complications, rapid disease progression,
Brad Name: Amoxil, to 875 mg death of the bacteria. ear, nose, decreased quality of life and even
Moxatag, and Trimox every 12 throat, premature death.
hours. genitourinary
Classification: penicillin- tract, skin, skin
comes as a Explain the
like antibiotics structure, and indications for using Promotes patient willingness to cooperate.
capsule, a
lower
tablet, a Monitor signs of
respiratory
chewable tract. allergic reactions and
tablet, and as anaphylaxis,
To treat a wide variety of bacterial
a suspension including pulmonary
infections and It works by stopping the
(liquid) to symptoms (tightness
growth of bacteria.
take by mouth in the throat and
chest, wheezing,
cough dyspnea) or
skin reactions (rash,
pruritus, urticaria).
Notify physician or
nursing staff
immediately if these
reactions occur.