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    This document provides information on a nicotine patch medication for a patient undergoing smoking cessation. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and schedule. It describes the mechanism of action in providing a controlled source of nicotine to alleviate withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation. Nursing implications focus on educating the patient about proper use and potential side effects like skin irritation. Interactions with other medications that may require dosage adjustments are also noted.

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    This document provides information on a nicotine patch medication for a patient undergoing smoking cessation. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and schedule. It describes the mechanism of action in providing a controlled source of nicotine to alleviate withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation. Nursing implications focus on educating the patient about proper use and potential side effects like skin irritation. Interactions with other medications that may require dosage adjustments are also noted.

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    This document provides information on a nicotine patch medication for a patient undergoing smoking cessation. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and schedule. It describes the mechanism of action in providing a controlled source of nicotine to alleviate withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation. Nursing implications focus on educating the patient about proper use and potential side effects like skin irritation. Interactions with other medications that may require dosage adjustments are also noted.

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    Nicoderm CQ

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    This document provides information on a nicotine patch medication for a patient undergoing smoking cessation. It lists the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and schedule. It describes the mechanism of action in providing a controlled source of nicotine to alleviate withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation. Nursing implications focus on educating the patient about proper use and potential side effects like skin irritation. Interactions with other medications that may require dosage adjustments are also noted.

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    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


    Nicotine Nicoderm CQ Smoking 21 mg Topical Q day
    deterrent
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    2-4 hours Rapid Unknown 21 mg/day for 6 weeks, 14 mg/day for 2 weeks, then 7
    mg/day for 2 weeks.
    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
    She is in the hospital and can’t smoke n/a
    Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Provides a source of nicotine during controlled .contraindicated in continued smoking. Use cautiously in
    withdrawl from cigarette smoking. Indicated as cardiovascular disease including hypertension.
    adjunct therapy for smoking cessation Hyperthyroidism. Effects of acetaminophen, furosemide, and
    caffeine may be increased during smoking cessation because
    of decreased metabolism.
    Common side effects
    Burning at patch site, erythema, pruritis
    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    medicines (ask patient specifically) None known
    Acetaminophen and furosemide may need to be
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    increased during smoking cessation because of
    medication
    decreased metabolism.
    Encourage the patient to participate in a smoking cessation
    program. Apply patch at same time each day to clean, dry
    skin. Wash hands with plain water after administration as
    soap increases absorption. Do not trim or cut patch. Dispose
    of used patch by folding adhesive sides together and replace
    in foil pouch.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    assess for smoking history and for signs of med? decreased withdrawal
    nicotine withdrawal including irritability If there are signs of nicotine toxicity symptoms.
    drowsiness, fatigue, and craving. such as nausea vomiting diarrhea,
    increased salivation, abdominal pain,
    headache, dizziness, auditory and
    visual disturbances, weakness,
    dyspnea, hypotention, and irregular
    pulse. Also if the patient is currently
    smoking

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