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    1. The document provides a drug study form for the antihyperglycemic drug Metformin, including its classification, mechanism of action, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and pharmacokinetics. 2. Metformin improves glycemic control by decreasing hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption. It has potential side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and lactic acidosis. 3. Nursing responsibilities for Metformin include educating patients about monitoring side effects and lab values, following dietary and medication guidelines, and continuing care for conditions like renal impairment that increase risk of lactic acidosis.

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    1. The document provides a drug study form for the antihyperglycemic drug Metformin, including its classification, mechanism of action, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and pharmacokinetics. 2. Metformin improves glycemic control by decreasing hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption. It has potential side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and lactic acidosis. 3. Nursing responsibilities for Metformin include educating patients about monitoring side effects and lab values, following dietary and medication guidelines, and continuing care for conditions like renal impairment that increase risk of lactic acidosis.

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    1. The document provides a drug study form for the antihyperglycemic drug Metformin, including its classification, mechanism of action, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and pharmacokinetics. 2. Metformin improves glycemic control by decreasing hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption. It has potential side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and lactic acidosis. 3. Nursing responsibilities for Metformin include educating patients about monitoring side effects and lab values, following dietary and medication guidelines, and continuing care for conditions like renal impairment that increase risk of lactic acidosis.

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    DrugStudy Metformin

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    Ashknee Khainna Alejo
    1. The document provides a drug study form for the antihyperglycemic drug Metformin, including its classification, mechanism of action, side effects, nursing responsibilities, and pharmacokinetics. 2. Metformin improves glycemic control by decreasing hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption. It has potential side effects like diarrhea, nausea, and lactic acidosis. 3. Nursing responsibilities for Metformin include educating patients about monitoring side effects and lab values, following dietary and medication guidelines, and continuing care for conditions like renal impairment that increase risk of lactic acidosis.

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    Ateneo de Davao University CRITERIA

    E. Jacinto Street, 8016


    Content: 35% ____
    Davao City
    Nursing Responsibilities: 35% ____
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    Name of Student: Ashknee Khainna A. Alejo Course/Year/Section: BSN 2B Subject: NCM 2144/ Pharmacology Date: 09-23- 2020 Promptness: 5% ____
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    DRUG STUDY FORM

    Drug Name Classification Mechanism of Action Side Effects/ Nursing Responsibilities/


    Adverse Effects Patient and Family Health Teachings

    Generic Name Pharmacotherapeutic It improves the glycemic control of the SE: 1. Tell the patient that Metformin helps in controlling
    Metformin Class: body by decreasing the hepatic (Occasional) Diarrhea, nausea, hyperglycemia and does not cure diabetes therefore, the
    Biguanide production of glucose. It also vomiting, abdominal bloating, therapy is usually for long term.
    Antihyperglycemic. decreases the intestinal absorption of flatulence, anorexia (Rare) R: To enhance patient knowledge about the medication
    Brand Name glucose and improves insulin Unpleasant/metallic taste that
    Glucophage sensitivity, stabilizes body weight and
    Clinical Class: resolves spontaneously during 2. Ask the patient to report discomfort such as sore throat, fever,
    improves lipid profile.
    Antidiabetic Agent. therapy. rash, dark urine or light colored stools.
    R: These signs and symptoms are manifestations of possible
    AE: side effects of the medication
    Lactic acidosis which may progress
    to cardiovascular collapse (shock), 3. Instruct the patient to report chills, diarrhea, dizziness, low BP,
    acute HF, acute MI, or prerenal muscle pain, sleepiness, abdominal pains, nausea and
    azotemia. vomiting anorexia.
    R: These are signs and symptoms of increased risk of lactic
    acidosis.

    4. Assess for hepatic impairment or advanced cirrhosis.


    R: Advanced cirrhosis heightens the risk of developing lactic
    acidosis.
    Drawing/ Picture Indication Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics 5. Assess for renal function before initiating the medication.
    Discontinue if renal impairment occurs.
    R: Metformin is contraindicated for patients with renal
    Oral Absorption PO
    impairment due to concerns of lactic acidosis.
    It is indicated for the It is slowly and incompletely absorbed Onset: Less that 1 hr
    management of type 2 after PO administration. Its absorption Peak: 1-3 hr
    6. Monitor serum glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin
    diabetes mellitus. may also be allowed due to food Duration: 24 hr
    periodically during therapy
    delays.
    R: To evaluate effectiveness of therapy.

    Distribution
    7. Encourage patient to follow prescribed diet, medication, and
    PB: Negligible
    exercise regimen
    R: To promote patient wellness and prevent hyperglycemic or
    Metabolism
    hypoglycemic episodes
    t ½: 1.5-5 hr

    8. Counsel female patients to notify health care professional if


    Excretion
    breastfeeding
    It is primarily excreted in the urine and
    R: Metformin may pass into breast milk in very small
    can also be removed from the body
    quantities.
    through hemodialysis.

    9. Monitor serum folic acid and vitamin B12 every 1 to 2 years in


    long-term therapy
    R: Metformin therapy may deplete vitamin B12 and folic acid
    in the body.

    10. Emphasize the importance of attending follow-up exams and


    regular testing of blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin,
    renal function, and hematologic parameters.
    R: To closely monitor the changes in the condition of the
    patient.
    References:
    Kee, MS, RN, Hayes, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC; McCuistion PhD, RN, CNS . (2015.). Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Action (8th ed.).
    Kizior, R., BS, RPh, & Hodgson, K., RN, BSN, CCRN. (2019). Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2019. Elsevier.
    Lilley, RN, PhD, Collins,PharmD & Snyder , MSN, RN-BC. (2007). PHARMACOLOGY AND THE NURSING PROCESS (7th ed.). Elsevier Mosby.

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