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Angina pectoris Teaching 38

Instructed in complication of angina pectoris such as dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction.

Cough Teaching 266

Instructed patient to call MD if fever persist for a couple of days and isn't getting better.

Pneumonia Teaching 288

Instructed patient about factors that increase risk for pneumonia, such as smoking and air pollution, upper respiratory infections, prolonged immobility, malnutrition; chronic diseases: diabetes, cancer, renal disease, cardiac disease; exposure to cold, damp weather, inhalation of noxious substances, use of immunosuppressive drugs; age: very young or very old, frequent intoxication from alcohol.

Medications precautions Teaching 592

Patient was instructed on precautions regarding medications list Always check expirations date on medications. Take exactly as ordered. Do not take any one else prescription. Never give a family member or friend a drug prescribed for another person.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1146

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: restlessness, confusion and loss of appetite, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1235

Taught that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent.

Hypertension Teaching 1272

Taught that most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.

simvastatin Teaching 1321

Simvastatin is generally well-tolerated and side effects are rare. Minor side effects of Simvastatin include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache.

Seroquel Teaching 1337

Seroquel also tends to cause drowsiness, especially at the start of therapy, and can impair your judgment, thinking, and motor skills.

Teaching 1516

The patient was instructed in sickle cell anemia in the need to evade persons with infections. The patient was advised to blow the nose gently, evade coughing.