NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Name Restoril Sedative- 15 mg po PRN for Insomnia
temazepa hyponotic
m
Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
2-3 hrs 30 min 6-8 hrs 15-30mg hs

Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
Insomnia solutions

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

(Why med ordered)
Short term management of insomnia (<4 weeks) Acts
at many levels in the CNS, producing generalized
depression. Effects may be mediated by GABA, an
inhibitory neurotransmitter. Relief of Insomnia
Contraindications/warnings/interactions
History of suicide, increased sensitivity to
benzodiazepines, increased risk for falls.
Common side effects
Dizziness, hangover

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
Antidepressants, sedative/hypnotics
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
None found
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Effects may take 2 nights for benefits to be noticed, try
other measures to improve sleep (reading, exercise
several hours before bedtime, warm bath, warm milk,
TV, self-hypnosis, deep breathing), hangover, memory
impairment are common in elderly

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Assess sleep patterns; CNS effects; med? Ability to sleep at night,
Mental status: mood, memory drowsiness; lethargy; CNS decreased early
(Long/short term) fever, sore throat, depression; morning awakening
bruising, rash, jaundice, epitaxis