diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Medications
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Persantine, including diarrhea headache, weakness, flushing, dizziness, drop in B/P, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. Instructed to take with meals if GI distress occurs and to watch for signs of bleeding.
Instructed patient about Atenolol and why it should be stored away from light, moisture and should be placed in a cool enviroment.
Instructed patient about new medication, Allopuriniol, and in S/E, such as drowsiness, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gastritis, rash, alopecia and others.
Instructed patient about Allopuriniol, and why it should be administered with foods to decrease gastrointestinal discomforts. It can be crushed and mixed with foods to help patients with swallowing difficulties.
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.
Taught that Crestor may cause highly unlikely but very serious side effects, such as: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea, vomiting and/or fatigue.
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.
Citalopram is an antidepresed and it produce side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unsteady, loss of coordination; or headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops and drowsiness.
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.