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NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NURSING DEPARTMENT

Medication Administration Prep Sheet [MAPS]

Directions: Look up the assigned medication in the Drug Handbook and Pharmacology Text. Mark the page for easy reference. Read all the information concerning the medication. Complete the MAPS. List the trade and generic names. List the classification and the action of the medication (how this medication works). List the reason your patient is receiving this medication. List the most common nursing implications or care required in the administration of this medication (before, during or after).

Trade/Generic Name	Classification, Action, and Reason for Giving	Nursing Implications and Care Required
Colace (Docusate Sodium)	Stool softener- promotes incorporation of water into stool making it softer, to prevent constipation. Patient immobile due to fractured hip.	Assess for abd distention, bowel movement, diarrhea.
Lasix (Furosemide)	Loop diuretic- inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride from loop of Henle and distal renal tubule, increases renal excretion of water. Diuresis and mobilization of excess water (edema, pleural effusion) Decreases BP. Patient has history of CHF.	Assess serum potassium (causes hypokalemia), BP, edema, lung sounds, electrolytes. Administer in AM.
Heparin	Anticoagulant-prevents the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin to prevent thrombus (clot) formation DVT prophylaxis, atrial fibrillation	Assess for bleeding (gums, epistaxis, bruising, tarry stools, hematuria, dec. H & H, dec. BP). Do not aspirate.

Use the MAPS to document all of the medications your patient is receiving. Keep adding to this list each week. Bring completed form(s) to clinical each day. Submit copy of MAPS to faculty with your clinical assignments.

Nassau Community College

Nursing Department

Student Name ______________________

Medication Administration Prep Sheet [MAPS]

Date	Trade/Generic Name	Classification, Action and Reason for Giving	Nursing Implications and Care Required
	Ipratropium bromide inhalation
	Acetaminophen tab
	Enoxaparin injection
	Allopurinol tab
	Amlodipine tab
	Ascorbic acid tab
	Atorvastatin tab

Fall 2023/Spring 2024