medication management
Medications
Instructed patient to shake medication for at least one full minute if told to do so.
Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Always finish a prescribed drug unless otherwise instructed by doctor or nurse. Never save a medication for a future illness.
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.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease. Avoid alcohol as very serious interactions can occur. To take this medication regularly with or without food. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.
Taught that Lyrica is an oral medication that is used for treating pain caused by neurologic diseases such as postherpetic neuralgia as well as seizures. It also is used for treating fibromyalgia.
Taught that Lyrica works best when the amount of medicine in the body is kept at a constant level; therefore, it is best to take this medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of avoiding prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps, as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing when outdoors as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Instructed in new medication Zoloft to manage depression. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, tremor, dizziness, insomnia, somnolence, paresthesia, hypoesthesia, fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, agitation, hypertonia, twitching, confusion, palpitations, chest pain, hot flashes, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, loose stools, dyspepsia, vomiting, constipation, thirst, flatulence, anorexia, abdominal pain, increased appetite, male sexual dysfunction, myalgia, rash, pruritus and diaphoresis.
Actonel can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). You will need to stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication.