DRUG STUDY

1. Date and Time:

2. Generic Name:

 Losartan potassium

3. Brand Name:

 Cozaar

4. Drug Classification:

 Antihypertensives

5. Dosage, frequency, and dose:

 50 mg P.O. once daily. Increase dosage to 100 mg once daily based on

BP response

6. Mechanism of action:

 Inhibits vasoconstrictive and aldosterone-secreting action of angiotensin

II receptor on the surface of vascular smooth muscles and other tissue
cells

7. Desired effect:

 Lowers blood pressure

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES RATIONALE

1. Verify doctor’s order 1. In order to prevent medication error of

the drugs

2. In order to determine significant

2. Monitor BP and pulse frequently
changes in the Blood pressure and
during initial dose adjustment and
determine the dose that will be given to
periodically during therapy. Notify health
the patient.
care professional of significant changes.
3. Monitor and assess patient’s renal 3. To identify the presence of renal
function disease and to monitor the response of
kidneys to the medication.

4. In order for the patient to be informed

4. Inform the patient to take the drug
about the schedule of taking the
once a day, with or without meal.
medication and to prevent confusion and
overdose.

5. In order to prevent the side effects of

5. Instruct patient to notify health care the drug and for the prescriber to change
professional if swelling of face, eyes, the medication.
lips, or tongue or if difficulty swallowing
or breathing occur

6. In order to have proof on the

6. Document administration of drugs and avoid
incidence of overdoses.