catheter-teaching-guide
Medications
Taught that Hyzaar is to be taken by mouth, with or without food.
Taught that Hyzaar should be taken regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Taught that Hyzaar is a combination of two (2) drugs: one drug relaxes the blood vessels and causes them to widen, while the other drug increases the amount of urine the body produces and, therefore, decreases excess water and salt in the body.
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat congestive heart failure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
SN instruced patient and PCG to rise slowly from a sitting/supine position while taking this drug because Forteo may cause orthostatic hypotension. Patient should sit or lie down if symptoms occurs.
Taught that Plavix works by blocking certain blood cells called platelets and prevents them from forming harmful blood clots.
SN advised patient to report severe diarrhea and consult healthcare professional prior to taking anti-diarrhea medicine. Other superinfection signs/symptoms should be reported as well. Patient and PCG verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN instructed patient on adverse effects of ceftriaxone (diarrhea, vomiting, erythema, and stevens-Johnson syndrome). Patient and PCG verbalized understanding of instructions given.
Advise patient to never share insulin pens or cartridges, sharing needles or pens can result in transmission of hepatitis viruses, HIV, or other blood-borne pathogens.