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General medication Teaching 1

Instructed to take all medications at the times indicated. Instructed to read the label and follow your health-care provider's instructions.

Isordil Teaching 180

Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Isordil, including headache, dizziness, decrease in B/P with position changes, rapid heart rate, palpitations, flushing and ankle edema.

Hypotension Teaching 300

Instructed patient about hypotensive drugs and how they usually produce orthostatic hypotension.

Osteoporosis Teaching 541

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis symptoms such as pain in the back, loss of height and stooped posture, a curved upper back, broken bones (fractures) that might occur with a minor injury, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.

Aortic Aneurysm Teaching 1372

Advised hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control and alleviate excessive pressure on the vessels, including the site of repair the aortic aneurysm.

Cirrhosis Teaching 1398

The patient was instructed in cirrhosis to avoid using soap. The patient was advised to use moisturizers and antipruritic lotions. The patient was reviewed to minimize the risk of bleeding by not straining during defecation, blowing the nose forcefully, or using razor blades or hard-bristled toothbrushes. The patient was recommended the importance of abstaining from alcohol.

Pernicious Anemia Teaching 1501

The patient was instructed in pernicious anemia (hyperchromic macrocytic anemia) that the debilitated disorder may incline the patient to infection. The patient was advised in the importance of evading large multitudes and persons who have or are supposed of having infections. The patient was instructed in the importance of taking vitamin B12 on a lifelong basis.

Teaching 1559

Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, as well as foods that are not high in fat. You should drink milk every day to give your bones the calcium that makes them strong.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1797

Instructed patient Walking:This is one of the best forms of exercise because it increases circulation throughout the body and to the heart muscle. It is important to increase your activity gradually. Walk at your own pace. Stop and rest if you get tired. Each person progresses at a different rate after heart surgery.

Fentanyl patch Teaching 2028

SN instructed patient and caregiver about Fentanyl Patch. This medication is used to help relieve severe ongoing pain. Fentanyl belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic ( opiate ) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Use this medication on a regular schedule as directed by your doctor, not as needed for sudden ( breakthrough) pain. Apply this medication to the skin as directed by your doctor. Do not apply on burns, cuts, irritated skin, or skin that has been exposed to radiation ( x-ray treatment ). Select a dry, non - hairy area on a flat part of your body, such as the chest, sides, back, or upper arms. To avoid irritation, apply to a different area each time. Be sure to remove the old patch before applying a new patch. The used patch still contains enough fentanyl to cause serious harm, even kill a child or pet, so fold it in half with the sticky sides together and discard properly. Some side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or headache may occur. Mild irritation, itching, or redness at the application site may also occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor. To prevent constipation, eat a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Ask your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative ( such as a stimulant type with stool softener ).