Post by ashleaking on Mar 5, 2015 5:20:46 GMT
a) is the medication a typical/atypical antipsychotic? Is the medication an SSRI/SNRI antidepressant?
Antipsychotic- Typical (Butyrophenone Group)
b) common brand names
Droleptan Injection
c) normal dose range
Dosage should be individualised depending on age, bodyweight, physical status and other use of drugs. Doses in psychiatry, for management of severe agitation, hyperactivity and aggressiveness range from 5-25 mg.
Repeat doses may be given every 4-6hours where necessary.
d) common side effects
Patient on high doses of Droperidol commonly have extrapyramidal reactions including restlessness, dystonia, akathisia.
Drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension and tachycardia are all frequently reported.
Other common gastrointestinal side effects include Diarrhoea, hyper salivation, nausea and vomiting.
e) contraindications
Droperidol is contraindicated in severe central nervous system depression, Parkinson's disease, breastfeeding and phaechromocytoma.
Injection is contraindicated in patients with a long QT interval, hypokalaemia and significant bradycardia.
Acute alcohol intoxication is also a contraindication.
f) special monitoring/nursing care requirements
-Ongoing vital signs monitoring including weight monitoring.
-Ongoing support and therapeutic relationship so the client will seek help/voice issues if needed.
-After administration, check for any reaction the client may have.
-After administration, ongoing monitoring of mental state is essential.
g) education requirements for patients/families/carers
-Psycho-education about the specific medication and its purpose and symptoms they should look out for and when to seek advice.
-Educating clients on the use of alcohol and drugs and how they can act of the therapeutic effect of the antipsychotic.
-Making sure the family is aware of who to call or how to report improvement or change in the clients mental state/physical illnesses or reactions.