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Amoxicillin Teaching 19

Instructed in new medication Amoxicillin and in S/E such as lethargy, hallucinations, seizures, anxiety, confusion, agitation, depression, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, stomatitis, gastritis, abdominal pain, enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis, black tongue, interstitial nephritis, nephropathy, vaginitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, and overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Notify MD if rash, fever, or chills develop. A rash is the most common allergic reaction, especially if allopurinol is also being taken.

Lanoxin Teaching 160

Instructed in use of Lanoxin to strengthen the heart by slowing and regulating its rhythm.

Hypothyroidism Teaching 280

Instructed patient on how hypothyroidism is a condition resulting from a deficiency of the thyroid hormone.

Diabetes Teaching 382

Instructed patient to contact physician or go to an emergency room if symptoms of high blood sugar occur.

Constipation Teaching 820

Instructed on the importance of establishing regular times for evacuations.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 859

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoarthritis, such as: poor body posture and metabolic or endocrine abnormalities, among others.

Epilepsy Teaching 1103

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: drug and alcohol intoxication, among others.

simvastatin Teaching 1322

Major side effects of Simvastatin include abdominal pain or cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, easy bruising or bleeding, itching, muscle pain or cramps, rash, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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.

Colostomy Teaching 1655

SN instructed patient and caregiver on how to change the colostomy bag. SN instructed how to properly closes the bag and explains that there are different types; do not expect to see the same bag always. SN instructed that patient and caregiver have to wash their hands and always use gloves before working on the colostomy area.