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SN Instructed patient that should avoid alcohol while on insulin or in any diabetes medications that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, drinking alcohol can cause a dangerous low blood sugar because your liver has to work to remove the alcohol from your blood instead of its main job to regulate your blood sugar.
SN advised patient that primaxin can cause severe diarrhea, and to consult PCP before taking antidiarrhea medicine.
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Mild hypoglycemia can make people feel hungry or nauseus . People Could also feel jittery or nervous. The heart may beat fast. The body may sweat. Or the skin might turn cold and clammy.
Patient was instructed that stress management is important because stress can contribute to high blood pressure.
SN instructed patient to chew foods completely to help the digestive process. Especially avoid swallowing large pieces of leafy vegetables since they can block the stoma opening on the abdominal wall.
SN instructed patient that to reduce diarrhea, omit fiber and bulk from your meals and eat foods that thicken your stools, such as white rice, applesauce, bananas, creamy peanut butter, yogurt, pasta, and bread. Continued diarrhea can cause dehydration, so increase the amount of fluids in your diet.
SN instructed patient that too much of any food can cause problems; eat moderate amounts and slowly to allow proper chewing and digestion. If a new food seems to give problems, don’t eat it for a few weeks, but try it again later.
High blood cholesterol is first treated with exercise, weight loss, and a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fats. When these measures fail, cholesterol-lowering medications such as Simvastatin can be added.
Isosorbide is used to prevent chest pain (angina) and reduce strain on the heart in patients with heart disease (coronary artery disease). Isosorbide mononitrate relaxes and widens blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. This medication will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. This medication may also be used in addition to other drugs to improve the symptoms of congestive heart failure (e.g., trouble breathing).
High levels of calcium can cause some adverse effects. Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, stomach pain, thirst, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.