catheter-teaching-guide
Medications
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.
Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Herbal and vitamins supplements and over the counter medications can affect certain medications. Always ask the doctor or nurse about supplements before taking them.
Patient was instructed on how to react drug side effects: To lessen dizziness stands up slowly. Sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness. Go up and down the stairs slowly.
Patient was instructed on how to react at drugs side effects: Avoid hot showers they can cause dizziness. Explained to the patient to weight at least once a week at the same time of the day, (such as the first thing in the morning) and report weight changes of more than 1 to 2 pounds in 1 week.
Patient was instructed on precautions regarding medications: Do not drink alcohol while taking medications. If the mouth becomes dry, sipping cool beverages or eating a hard candy may help.
Instructed in use of Procardia to control chest pain and high blood pressure.
Taught that, when taking Fosamax, tablets should not be chewed or sucked on it.
Taught that Fosamax is to be taken by mouth, with a full glass (6-8 oz/180-240 ml) of plain water.
Taught that Fosamax is to be taken by mouth, after getting up for the day and before taking his/her first food, beverage or other medication.
Taught that, when taking Renal Caps, if taking a time-released capsule or tablet, it should be swallowed whole.