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Patient was educated to follow an adequate diet, high in vegetables cereals and increase the sugar free liquid intake as tolerated and recommended by MD to avoid constipation, also take medication as order, Docusate Ca 240 mg 1 tab PO PRN for constipation.
SN instructed pt on medication Lisinopril 20mg PO daily for HTN. Side effects include: dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. Lisinopril can cause nausea, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, nasal congestion, and sexual dysfunction, and Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and hives may result. Contact the MD as soon as the above signs/symptoms occur.
Instructed patient in new medication side effects ; the most common side effect is hot flashes (50% of patients) and facial flushing. Alcohol may worsen this reaction, and so it should be cautiously consumed. Other common side effects of the combination are diarrhea, constipation and overall pain including pain in the back, hips and stomach. Less common side effects are breast enlargement and breast pain, which may be due to the bicalutamide alone.
Instructed patient in new medication side effects; the most common side effect is hot flashes (50% of patients) and facial flushing. Alcohol may worsen this reaction, and so it should be cautiously consumed. Other common side effects of the combination are diarrhea, constipation and overall pain including pain in the back, hips and stomach. Less common side effects are breast enlargement and breast pain, which may be due to the bicalutamide alone.
Instructed ALF's staff in new medication Hydralazine in common side effects such as; Headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, tachycardia, angina pectoris.
Instructed ALF's staff in new medication Aspirin in addition, warned of possible side effects such as tinnitus, hearing loss, nausea, GI distress, occult bleeding, dyspepsia, GI bleeding, leukopenia, hepatitis, rash, urticaria and others.
Caregiver/A.L.F's staff was instructed in new medication; Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Give the patient Doxycycline with a full glass of water or other liquid to avoid irritating your esophagus. Doxycycline can be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, you can give him a glass of milk or after meals. Give the medicine at about the same time each day.
Caregiver/A.L.F's staff was instructed in new medication Zitromax, give it to take an hour before eating any food, and the most common side effects such as; diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.
Patient was instructed in new medication Vitamin C side effects such as; nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, and headache. Dental erosion may occur from chronically chewing vitamin C tablets.
Patient was instructed new medication Vitamin D, is used for preventing and treating weak bones (osteoporosis), bone pain (osteomalacia), and an inherited disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) in which the bones are especially brittle and easily broken. It is also used for preventing falls and fractures in people at risk for osteoporosis.