Prednisolone Acetate Nursing Precautions

Prednisolone Acetate is an adrenal corticosteroid drug, which is widely used in clinical practice. There are many nursing points that need to be paid attention to during use.

Before taking the medication, the nursing staff should know the patient's medical history in detail, including whether there are hypertension, diabetes, gastric ulcers and other diseases. Because the drug may cause blood pressure to rise and blood sugar to fluctuate, making the ulcer worse. For those with a history of mental illness, special attention should also be paid, because it may induce mental symptoms. To comprehensively evaluate the patient's physical condition, measure blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and other basic indicators and record them for follow-up observation of drug effects.

During the medication period, closely monitor the patient's physiological indicators. Measure blood pressure regularly to observe changes in blood pressure. If blood pressure rises, communicate with the doctor in time to adjust the treatment plan. Strengthen blood sugar monitoring, especially for diabetic patients, to prevent blood sugar from getting out of control. Pay attention to observe the gastrointestinal reactions of patients, such as whether stomach pain, stomach distension, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. If abnormalities are found, corresponding measures should be taken, such as instructing patients to take medicine after meals to reduce gastrointestinal irritation. If necessary, follow the doctor's instructions to give gastric mucosal protectors. Pay attention to the patient's mental state. If the patient has mental symptoms such as mood swing, insomnia, and excitement, timely intervention is required.

At the same time, give patients good medication instructions. Inform patients to take medicine strictly according to the doctor's instructions, and do not increase or decrease the amount of Let patients understand the common adverse reactions of drugs, such as possible manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, such as full moon face, buffalo back, weight gain, etc., so that they are mentally prepared and avoid anxiety due to appearance changes. Advise patients to pay attention to preventing infection, because the drug will inhibit the immune function of the body, making patients vulnerable to pathogens. Inform patients to maintain personal hygiene, wash their hands frequently, and avoid going to crowded places.

In terms of drug storage, prednisolone acetate should be properly stored in accordance with the requirements of the drug instructions to ensure that the quality of the drug is not affected.

In short, the application of prednisolone acetate during the nursing process requires all-round attention to ensure the safety and effectiveness of patient medication.