CON TEMPLATE DRUG STUDY
RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
STUDENT
NAME: ROTATION: 6TH AREA: OB WARD
YR LEVEL
AND SEC:
BSN2 DATES: July 3, 2021
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR:
DRUG NAME
CLASSIFICATIO
N
MECHANIS
M OF
ACTION INDICATION
CONTRAINDICATIO
N SIDE EFFECTS
NURSING
RESPONSIBILITIES
Generic
Name:
Diphenhydra
mine
Brand Name:
Benadryl
Dosage:
1 ampule
Route:
IVF via IM
Frequency:
30 minutes
Pregnancy
category: B
Drug Class:
Antihistamine/
Antiemetic
Diphenhydramine
is widely used in
pregnancy as a
sedative, an
antihistamine, and
an anti-nausea
drug, confirm its
safety during
pregnancy. The
drug have
oxytocin-like
effects.
Indication for the
blocks effects of
histamine and
initiation relaxation
and to fall asleep
prior to blood
transfusion due to
excessive blood loss
during removal of
placental fragments
left on the mother’s
stomach after
delivery.
Contraindicated to
a pregnant patient
With
hypersensitivity to
the drug and its
components as
well.
Contraindicated to
breastfeeding
mothers
Pregnancy
Category B - used
only if clearly
needed.
Side effects include
drowsiness,
dizziness, muscle
weakness, urinary
retention, dry
mouth, nose and
throat, flushing,
epigastric distress
1. Assess and
accurately
record
maternal vital
signs.
2. Monitor
patient’s
mental
alertness.
3. Explain to the
patient the side
effects that
may occur prior
in taking the
medication.
4. If patient is
having acute
allergic
reaction, obtain
history of
recently
ingested foods
