In addition to what Millie has told you, here is a list of her current medicatio
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In addition to what Millie has told you, here is a list of her current medications:
captopril 25 mg, three times a day
alprazolam (Xanax) .5 mg, by mouth as needed for anxiety
Insulin lispro (Humalog) 7 units subcutaneous TID, 15 minutes before meals
tramadol for arthritis pain
furosemide 40 mg, twice per day
Ciprofloxacin 250 mg every 12 hours
pilocarpine eye drops, 2 drops each eye, 4 times a day
Lasix 60 mg, once per day in the morning
Select one medication and answer the following questions.
If this were a medication order, do you have enough information to safely administer the medication? Please explain your answer and provide the missing information, if any.
What is the medication’s classification? Does it have any special considerations about which the nurse should be aware?
Why is Millie taking this medication? If you are unsure based on the information you’ve been given thus far, list common reasons for this medication to be given.
Does this medication present any possible adverse interactions with the other medications Millie is taking?
captopril 25 mg, three times a day
alprazolam (Xanax) .5 mg, by mouth as needed for anxiety
Insulin lispro (Humalog) 7 units subcutaneous TID, 15 minutes before meals
tramadol for arthritis pain
furosemide 40 mg, twice per day
Ciprofloxacin 250 mg every 12 hours
pilocarpine eye drops, 2 drops each eye, 4 times a day
Lasix 60 mg, once per day in the morning
Explanation / Answer
Insulin lispro (Humalog) 7 units subcutaneous TID, 15 minutes before meals. It is the insulin hormone injection administered before meals. The time interval must be taken care to stimulate the body to respond to the medication properly. It should be taken before meals because, initiate the medicine to work while and after meals. The main function of the medication is to provide sufficient insulin levels to uptake glucose from blood and to monitor the glucose levels and to prevent excess levels from the blood.
The nurse should take care of the quantity (amount or concentration prescribed by the doctor) and proper administration of the injectio into the subcutaneous area.
High or low concentrations may have adverse affects by lowering or increasing the blood glucose levels from the blood.
Millie is taking this medication because she is suffering with type 2 diabetes. The type 2 diabetes is resulted due to impairment of pancreas gland to produce sufficient insulin hormone. The main function of insulin hormone is to absorb the excess glucose levels from the blood. circulation of excess glucose in the blood may affect other body parts and circulation which may lead to trauma conditions or death.
Administration of insulin not only monitors the blood glucose levels but stimulates the other medicines work properly. It does not intefere with the action of other drugs but helps the other drugs to work properly.
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