Medications precautions Teaching 2472
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Diazepam can be habit-forming, so it's not typically used for long-term treatment or for people who've had problems with drug or alcohol abuse. This high risk benzodiazepine should never be taken more frequently or in higher doses than prescribed due to risk of overdose. S/s overdose include dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, lethargy and respiratory depression and even death in severe cases, especially when combined with EtOH or opiates. Patient and caregiver state they will only administer this medication as prescribed.
Reviewed October 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Medications precautions Teaching 595Patient was instructed on how to react at drugs side effects: Avoid hot showers they can cause dizziness. Explained to the patient to weight at least once a week at the same time of the day, (such as the first thing in t...Medications precautions Teaching 592Patient was instructed on precautions regarding medications list Always check expirations date on medications. Take exactly as ordered. Do not take any one else prescription. Never give a family member or friend a drug ...Medications precautions Teaching 589Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Keep each drug in its original, labeled container. Make sure labels are legible. Read labels carefully and follow all instructions.Medications precautions Teaching 1648Instructed patient a clean, dry work area should be identified to complete medication preparations and perform dressing changes.