1. Generic Name - Brand Name

    1. Drug Class
    2. Mechanism of Action
    3. Adverse/Side Effects
    4. Nursing Implcations
      1. How the medication may impact client
      2. Side effects of medicaton
      3. Blood work or tests to be completed to evaluate effectivenesss of meds
      4. Patient education about meds

  2. Atorvastatin - Lipitor

    1. Drug Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

    2. Mechanism of Action: inhibit enzyme (HMG-CoA reucatase) which is responsible for catalyze glucose an early step in cholesterol synthesis

    3. Adverse Reactions/Side Effects:

      1. CNS: confusion, dizziness, headache, memory loss
      2. CV: chest pain, peripheral deems
      3. Derm: rash
      4. GI: abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, flats, heartburn
      5. MS: Rhabdomylosis
      6. Misc: hypersensitivity reactions

    4. Nursing Implications:

      1. —
      2. —
      3. —
      4. Patient to alert HCP if signs of liver injury or unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness - especially if w/ fever