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Avapro Teaching 30

Instructed in new medication Avapro to manage hypertension. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as fatigue, anxiety, dizziness, headache, chest pain, edema, tachycardia, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinus abnormality, diarrhea, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, urinary tract infection, musculoskeletal trauma, or pain, upper respiratory tract infection, rash.

Depression Teaching 394

Instructed patient to attend all psychiatrist appointments.

Pain Management Teaching 666

Patient was instructed on pain management. Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is caused by actual or perceived injury to body tissues and produces physical and emotional reactions.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 759

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. To prevent high blood sugar emergencies, treat infections early. Untreated infections (such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and skin infections) can increase the risk for a high blood sugar emergency.

Miscellaneous Teaching 947

Instructed on the importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits from them.

Hyzaar Teaching 952

Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of getting up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position, in order to minimize dizziness and light-headedness.

Parkinson Teaching 1039

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Parkinson

Hypertension Teaching 1288

Patient instructed that hypertension is treated with regular aerobic exercise, weight reduction (if overweight), salt restriction, and medication

Buerger's Disease Teaching 1408

The patient was instructed in buerger’s disease in the role nicotine plays in advancing the disease. The patient was advised on daily foot care, wear well-fitted shoes, avoiding going barefoot, use cotton or wool socks.

Flonase Teaching 1943

SN instructed patient about Flonase ( Fluticasone). It is used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, various skin disorders and Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. If taken correctly, the nasal spray and oral inhaler formulation have less corticosteroid side effects than the tablet formulation because they limit systemic absorption. However, if the spray or inhaler is used at higher than recommended doses or with other corticosteroids, serious side effects can occur. These systemic corticosteroid side effect include weakened immune system, increased risk of systemic infections, osteoporosis, and elevated pressure in the eyes. Nasal spray common side effects may include nasal irritation, HA, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, nosebleed, and cough. Rare side effects include painful white patches in nose or throat, sore throat, bruising , vision problems, swelling of face or neck, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.