catheter-teaching-guide
Instructed on the importance of taking Plavix regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease, recent stroke and/or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Easy bleeding/bruising, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, and constipation may occur.
Instructed on the importance of undergoing examinations (e.g., thyroid test), at least yearly, to monitor effectiveness of therapy.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Levothyroxine, of not changing brands of thyroid preparations, as this may affect drug bioavailability.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if more than 2-3 doses are missed, physician and/or other health care provider should be notified about it.
Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, dose should be withheld and physician or other health care provider notified if resting pulse is over 100 beats per minute.
Taught that Levothyroxine does not cure hypothyroidism; it just provides a thyroid hormone replacement and therapy is lifelong.
Taught that Levothyroxine is a hormone used as a replacement or substitution therapy in diminished or absent thyroid function of many causes.
Instructed on the importance of taking Levothyroxine as a single dose, preferably before breakfast, to prevent insomnia.