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

Irbesartan Avapro Antihypertensives 300 mg PO Q AM
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
3-14 hr Within 2 hr 24 hr 150 mg once daily; may be increased to 300 mg once daily

Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or solutions
Treatment of hypertension N/A

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

(Why med ordered)
Blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone producing effects
of angiotension II at receptor sites, including vascular
smooth muscle and the adrenal glands.
Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Hypersensitivity
Common side effects
Dizziness, fatigue, headache, hypotension, diarrhea, drug-
induced hepatitis, renal failure, hyperkalemia

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) May rarely cause increase in BUN and serum creatinine,
Increases antihypertensive effects with other May cause increase in serum bilirubin, may occasionally
antihypertensives. cause hyperkalemia
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Take as directed. Follow diet and exercise measures to
reduce hypertension
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess BP, and pulse med? Decreased BP without
Hypersensitivity appearance of excessive side
effects.