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    Senokot-S (Senna Concentrate 8.6mg + Docusate Sodium 50mg)

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

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    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    senna concentrate Senokot-S / Peri- laxative 2 tabs PO HS
    8.6 mg + docusate Colace
    sodium 50 mg
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    unknown 6-12 hrs 3-4 days 1 to 2 tabs once or twice daily

    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Soften the stool solutions
    N/A

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


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Promotes incorporation of water into stool, resulting Hypersensitivity. Abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting,
    in softer fecal mass, May also promote electrolyte especially when associated with fever or other signs of an
    and water secretion into the colon acute abdomen. Excessive or prolonged use may lead to
    dependence.
    Common side effects
    mild cramps

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) None known
    None for this patient
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    Advise patients that laxatives should be used only for
    short-term therapy. Long-term therapy may cause
    electrolyte imbalance and dependence. Encourage patients
    to use other forms of bowel regulation, such as increasing
    bulk in the diet, increasing fluid intake (6-8 full
    glasses/day), and increasing mobility. Normal bowel habits
    are variable and may vary from 3 times/day to 3 times/wk.
    Instruct patients with cardiac disease to avoid straining
    during bowel movements (Valsalva maneuver). Advise
    patient not to use laxatives when abdominal pain, nausea,
    vomiting, or fever is present. Advise patient not to take
    docusate within 2 hr of other laxatives.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    Assess for abdominal distention, presence med? Production of a soft, formed
    of bowel sounds, and usual pattern of When abdominal pain, nausea, bowel movement.
    bowel function. Assess color, vomiting, or fever is present. When
    consistency, and amount of stool client is not constipated or is
    produced. experiencing diarrhea.

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