Discuss all medications the patient is taking and why, including Erythropoietin. In addition to nursing actions, include any special considerations for dialysis patients. Individualize this information, taking into consideration the interaction of the medications with one another, as well as potential problems resulting from interaction of the medications with diet, fluid restriction, lifestyle, and other considerations. We have listed the top medications, please add other medications you have seen in practice or you come upon that you feel should be on the list. What does a Renal Vitamin contain?
Do any of these medications dialyze out? Name a medication that dialyses out.
Any need to be given after dialysis instead of prior too? Why would you give after?
Medication
Dose/Route
Physiological Action
Nursing Actions
Renagel / Phosphate Binder
Sample Solution