DIGOXIN
1.discuss the indications,potential side effects and contraindications
- Explain why the drug may be right for the person living with the disease or disorder that the medication treats.
- Describe the pharmacotherapeutics(uses &dosages)
- Describe the impact that age,other medical diseases, and drugs may have on the action of this medication.
5 Describe the pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, hald-life,onset,peak,duration)of the medication and relate this to
how the Client/family member actually takes the medication. - Describe the pharmacodynamics( mechanism of action,ant side effects, both expected and unanticipated, &possible interactions that may occur as
it applies to your Client/family member). - Describe the nursing assessments and interventions that are necessary when administering the drug and monitoring the effects.
8.Identify any relevant Client/family teaching points about the drug. - Create a FACT SHEET about your chosen drug,include the important aspects of the drug (indications,mechanism of action, special nursing
considerations/teaching points) and present it in a visually appealing way