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Allopuriniol Teaching 34

Instructed in new medication Allopuriniol and in S/E such as drowsiness, fever, headache, paresthesia, peripheral neuropathy, neuritis, hypersensitivity vasculitis, necrotizing angiitis, epistaxis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastritis, taste loss (or perversion, dyspepsia), renal failure, uremia, agranulocytosis, anemia, aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, leukocytosis, eosinophilia, hepatitis, hepatic necrosis, hepatomegaly, cholestatic jaundice, arthralgia, myopathy, rash, exfoliative, urticarial, and purpuric lesions, erythema multiforme, severe furunculosis of nose, ichthyosis, alopecia, toxic epidermal necrolysis, ecchymoses, chills.

General information Teaching 251

Instructed patient to take medication with food to minimize GI outset.

Crestor Teaching 933

Taught that Crestor may cause highly unlikely but very serious side effects, such as: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea, vomiting and/or fatigue.

Osteoporosis Teaching 1115

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: decreased estrogen levels in post-menopausal women.

Arterial Revascularization Teaching 1366

The patient was instructed to stop any anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications 1 week before the arterial revascularization surgery. The patient was advised to use antiembolic stockings. The patient with axillofemoral bypass graft was advised to evade strong use of the affected side, not to wear close-fitting or obstructive clothes (belts, suspenders) over graft site.

Atelectasis Teaching 1370

The patient was advised the importance of preventing respiratory infections by evading persons with infections to prevent atelectasis. The patient was instructed in coughing and deep breathing techniques. The patient was advised to use an incentive spirometer and how often to use it.

Thoracentesis Teaching 1535

The patient was instructed in thoracentesis in the need that movement or coughing during the process is prohibited to prevent unintentional needle injury to the lung or pleura. The patient was advised that if coughing is inavoidable the physician can remove the needle a little to prevent hole. The patient was reviewed to evade persons with upper respiratory tract infections.

Wound Care Teaching 1569

Instructed caregiver reduce friction by making sure when lifting a patient in bed that they are 
lifted, not dragged during repositioning, prevent ulcers from occurring and can also help them from 
 getting worse .

Hypoglycemia Teaching 1574

Caregiver ALF staff was instructed in the most common side effects of Tradjenta such as stuffy or runny nose and sore throat. Hypoglycemia may occur when linagliptin is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea-type drug. Allergic reactions and muscle pain also may occur.

Morphine Teaching 2046

SN instructed about Morphine. This is can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever you dose is changed. Never take morphine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain. Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to morphine: hives; difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: slow heart rate, sighing, weak or shallow breathing, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, feeling like you might pass out. Morphine is more likely to cause breathing problems in older adults and people who are severely ill, malnourished, or otherwise debilitated. Common morphine side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness; constipation, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, tired feeling, anxiety or mild itching.