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Olanzapine ATI Template for Mental Health
St Joseph's University
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A
Medication
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ CATEGORY CL A SS ______________________________________________________________________
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
PURPOSE OF MEDICATION
Expected Pharmacological Action
Complications
Contraindications/Precautions
Interactions
Medication Administration
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness
Therapeutic Use
Nursing Interventions
Client Education
Olanzapine 10
Antipsychotic
Second-generation antipsychotic agents work mainly by blocking serotonin and to a lesser degree, dopamine receptors. These meds also block receptors for norepinephrine, histamine, and acetylcholine.
PO, IM
Immunosuppressive medications, alcohol, opiods, and
antihistamines, antipsychotic agents, tricyclic
antidepressants, amiodarone, and clarithromycin,
barbituates and phenytoin, fluconazole,
Pregnancy Risk Cat. C, dementia, death related to cerebrovascular accident or infection, avoid alcohol, use cautiously in clients who have cardivascular or cerebrovascular disease, seizures, or DM. Obtain a fasting blood glucose for clients who have diabetes mellitus, and monitor blood glucose carefully.
Diabetes mellitesAgitation, dizziness, sedation, sleep disruption,Weight gain, Mild EPSs tremor or akathisia, Hypercholesterolemia, Orthostatic hypotension, Anticholinergic effects, Sexual dysfunction (anorgasmia, impotence, low libido)
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders (negative
and positive symptoms).Psychotic episodes
induced by levodopa therapy
disorders control disorders
use oral disintegrating tablets for clinets who might attempt to "cheek" (or pocket) tablets or have difficulty swallowing them. -assess the need for case management intervention. -after admin. olanzapine extended release inj monitor for at least 3 hr. for adverse effects
Positive and negative manifestations absence of
hallucinationm delusions, anxiety, and hostility
-ability to perform ADLs
-ability to interact socially with peers
-sleeping and eating habits
-avoid alcohol and medicats that cause CNS depression, avoid hazardous activities such as driving, change positions slowly to avoid Orth. Hypo, report increased thirst, urination, and appetite changes (DM), follow a healthy low-calorie diet, engage in regular exercise, and monitor for weight gain.
Olanzapine ATI Template for Mental Health
Course: Holistic Nursing (NU 507)
University: St Joseph's University
