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Assignment on Nursing Care Plan (Doc)

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Running head: NURSING CARE PLAN1Nursing Care PlanNameInstitution
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NURSING CARE PLAN2Drug Therapy Protocol for the Administrating Atorvastatin for the Treatment of suspectedWound InfectionsClinical Indication For Use: The drug is used by a patient who has a risk of heart attack or stroke in the people with high levels of the Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) in the bloodInclusion Criteria Not allergic to the medicationNot using alcoholNot pregnant or planning to be pregnant Diagnosed with strokeRisk of heart attack No liver infection Exclusion Criteria Allergic to the medication or any other drugLiver disease infectionAlcohol consumptionPregnancySurgical operationBreastfeedingPharmacodynamics:Atorvastatin is a drug which falls in the category of statins or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Asan inhibitor, it works by slowing down the rate at which the cholesterol is produced in the body. It does this by producing the LDL-cholesterol reductions. Pharmacokinetics Absorption: The drug has a rapid absorption rate that ranges from one to two hours. Meaning, it is readily absorbed once it is administered into the body. However, for optimal absorption, the drug should be in the form of 2.5-80 mg capsules. The drug has an absolute bioavailability of 14%. Distribution: Atorvastatin has a mean volume distribution of around 381. Its protein is bound to the plasma at approximately 98%.Metabolism: Atorvastatin is a drug is always metabolized in the body. After its metabolism, the drug is converted into para-hydroxylated and ortho. Its metabolism has, however, been linked to 70% of the inhibitory activities of HMG-CoA reductase.Excretion: Although Atorvastatin is absorbed into the body, it still gets its way out through the excretion process. Research has established that drug can be removed from the body through urine, binary excretion, extrahepatic metabolism, and bile elimination. The excretion process lasts for an approximate half-life of 14 hours. Drug Interactions:The drug interacts in the body by lowering the rate of production of cholesterol. This results into the minimization of the levels of cholesterol that might cause the blockage of the flow of blood in the arteries. The arteries supply blood to the brain, heart and other parts of the body. Dose, Route & Duration Of Therapy
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NURSING CARE PLAN3Adult: Atorvastatin is administered orally. In terms of dosage, the drug is taken only once per day. It can be taken alongside food if one wishes to do so. On terms of dosage, it should be notedthat it is not fixed, but changes as one continues to consume the drug. Meaning, after starting on a small dose, one gradually increases the dosage as time goes by. Adverse Effects Common: Weight gainFeverUnusual tiredness Muscle painWeaknessProduction of dark urineProduction or little or no urine at allMemory loss and confusionSwellings Constipation Rare: Mild nauseaDiarrheaLoss of appetite Hoarseness RushItchingMild muscle pain Response To Adverse Event:Refrain from the drug immediatelyConsult the physicianTake a record of all the adverse effects identified
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