catheter-teaching-guide
Medications
SN instructed caregiver about Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain and as an antitussive to treat cough. Common side effects of hydrocodone may include, nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fuzzy thinking, anxiety, abnormally happy or sad mood, dry throat, difficulty urinating, rash, itching, and narrowing of the pupils. Serious side effects include slowed or irregular breathing and chest tightness. Symptoms of hydrocodone overdose include narrowed or widened pupils, slow, shallow, or stopped breathing, slowed or stopped heartbeat, cold, clammy, or blue skin, excessive sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, or death. Hydrocodone can be habit-forming, causing physical and psychological dependence.
SN instructed that Temazepam is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. Temazepam belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect. SN also instructed on side effects such as, dizziness or difficulty with coordination. If either of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness or falling, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
SN instructed that Ciprofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Also instructed on common side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, and trouble sleeping.
SN instructed that Tradjenta is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used by people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and sexual function problems. Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
SN instructed that Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. SN instructed that common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or blurred vision may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
SN instructed patient / caregiver that Ophthalmic erythromycin is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. It is also used to prevent bacterial infections of the eye in newborn babies. Erythromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections. Erythromycin eye ointment may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these, symptoms are severe or do not go away, redness, itching, stinging, or burning of the eye.
SN instructed caregiver that Amiodarone is a class of antiarrhythmic agent used for various types of cardiac dysrhythmias, both ventricular and atrial. Despite relatively common side-effects, it is used in arrhythmias that are otherwise difficult to treat with medication. The most serious reaction that is due to amiodarone is interstitial lung disease. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Corneal micro-deposits . Abnormal liver enzyme results. Much rarer are jaundice, hepatomegaly, and hepatitis. Low-dose amiodarone has been reported to cause pseudo-alcoholic cirrhosis. Long-term administration of amiodarone is associated with a light-sensitive blue-grey discoloration of the skin, and peripheral neuropathies. Gynecomastia and an association between amiodarone and an increased risk of cancer, especially in males
SN instructed that Meloxicam is a not steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with analgesic and fever reducer effects. Possible can result in gastrointestinal toxicity and bleeding, headaches, rash, and very dark or black stool. Like other NSAIDs, its use is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. It has fewer gastrointestinal side effects than diclofenac,, piroxicam, and naproxen, and perhaps all other NSAIDs.
SN instructed patient / caregiver that valacyclovir is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex, herpes zoster, and herpes B. Common adverse drug reactions are the same as for valacyclovir and include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. Infrequent adverse effects may include: agitation, vertigo, confusion, dizziness, edema, arthralgia, sore throat, constipation, abdominal pain, rash, weakness and/or renal impairment. Rare adverse effects include: coma, seizures, neutropenia, leukopenia, tremor, ataxia, encephalopathy, psychotic symptoms, crystalluria, anorexia, fatigue, hepatitis, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis and/or anaphylaxis.
SN instructed that the ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that can treat a number of bacterial infections. The most common side effects of ciprofloxacin are: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, headache, and restlessness. Other important side effects include:hives and anaphylaxis (shock), pseudomembranous colitis, among others.