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Constipation Teaching 2424MedicationsSN instructed patient and caregiver on common side effects of Amitiza include: diarrhea, headache, and nausea. Other side effects include: urinary tract infection, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, dizziness, peripheral edema, sinusitis, vomiting, and flat...Insulin Teaching 2422MedicationsSN instructed pt on high risk med Basaglar KwikPen Subcutaneous Do not take Basaglar during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the ingredients in Basaglar. Do NOT reuse needles or share insulin pens, even if the ne...Constipation Teaching 2421MedicationsTrulance (plecanatide) is used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation or irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. Trulance works by activating certain substances within your intestines that help increase fluid secretion and muscle movement. Trulance also ... Cholesterol Teaching 2420MedicationsSN instructed patient on new medication Cholestyramine: This medication is known as a bile acid-binding resin. It works by removing bile acid from the body. In people with high cholesterol, this causes the liver to make more bile acid by using cholesterol in t...Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 2413MedicationsSN educated caregiver on the new medication. Phenazopyridine relieves urinary tract pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort, as well as urgent and frequent urination caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, injury, or examination procedures. However, phe...General medication Teaching 2398MedicationsSN instructed patient/CG on Acetaminophen pain medication usually used to treat minor to moderate pain. SN instructed patient/CG to never exceed 3000 mg in a 24 hour period. As with any medication Acetaminophen may have side effects, and if you experience SOB ...Constipation Teaching 2395MedicationsInstructed patient on Dulcolax ( Bisacodyl ) which is used to treat constipation. Most common side effects include: Stomach/abdominal pain or cramping, nausea, diarrhea, or weakness. If any of these side effects persist or become severe contact MD or HH nurse.Constipation Teaching 2394MedicationsInstructed patient on Docusate, this medication is used to treat occasional constipation. Stomach pain, diarrhea, or cramping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your home health nurse, doctor or pharmacist promptly.Lipitor Teaching 2392MedicationsInstructed patient on Atorvastatin which is used to lower cholesterol, some side effects include confusion, memory problems; fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine; swelling, weight gain, urinating less than usual or not at all, increased thirst, inc...General medication Teaching 2391MedicationsInstructed patient on isorsobide which is used to treat and prevent chest pain, side effects of isorsobide are headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working; treat it with an aspirin or non-a...

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