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diphenhydramine ATI Template
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- NRSNG 1640
- Institution
- Concord University
ALT-medication- diphenhydramine active learning template
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: MedicationSTUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Diphenhydramine
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Antianaphylactic adjunct, anti dyskinetic antiemetic
CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use
Binds to central and peripheral H1 receptors, To treat hypersensitivity reactions, such as
competing with histamine for these sites and perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis,
preventing it from reaching tis site of action. allergic conjunctivitis, uncomplicated allergic
skin eruptions, and transfusion reactions.
Complications Medication Administration
CNS> Confusion, dizziness, drowsinessCV> Arrhythmias, 25 to 50mg every 4 to 6 hours
palpitations, tachycardiaGI> Epigastric distress, nausea as needed. Do not exceed
300mg/day
Contraindications/Precautions
Bladder neck obstruction, hypersensitivity to
diphenhydramine or its components, lower respiratory
tract symptoms, MAO inhibitor therapy, narrow angle Nursing Interventions
glaucoma, pyloroduodenal obstruction, stenosing peptic Expect to give parenteral form
ulcer. of diphenhydramine only when
orl ingestion isn’ t
possible.Keep elixer container
Interactions tightly closed. Protect elixer and
parenteral form from light
Apomorphine> Possibly decreased emetic response in
treatment of poisoning.CNS depressants> Possibly
increased CNS depression.
Client Education
Advise the Pt to take with
foodInstruct the Pt to take
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness diphenhydramine at least 30
Cessation or management of allergic or hypersensitivty minutes before exposure to
symptoms situations that may cause
motion sickness
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7
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