Alprazolam Teaching 1301
Alprazolam
Skilled nurse advised patient to wear medical alert indicating drug therapy (alprazolam)
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed in new medication Alprazolam to manage anxiety. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as drowsiness, light-headedness, headache, confus...
Skilled nurse teaches patient to avoid alcohol, smoking, and other cns depressants while taking alprazolam.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid activities needing good psychomotor coordination until CNS effect are known while taking alprazolam.
Skilled nurse advised patient that alprazolam may cause physical or psychological dependence.
Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam after prolonged use