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General teaching Teaching 201

Instructed in the importance of follow-up visits to MD.

Leg edema Teaching 559

Patient was instructed on what cause leg edema. It can be caused by a serious condition of the kidney, heart, liver or blood vessels, but many other factors can contribute to its onset, including: abusing drugs, sodium retention, varicose veins and history of phlebitis, allergic reactions, neuromuscular disorders, trauma.

Parkinson Teaching 1016

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Parkinson

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1164

Taught that stopping activity immediately if cardiac symptoms (e.g., chest pain, increased shortness of breath and/or excessive fatigue) occur is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Depression Teaching 1258

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: tiredness, listlessness and loss of interest in normal activities, among others.

PICC Line Teaching 1636

Instructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact increases blood circulation in that arm.

PICC Line Teaching 1644

Instructed patient / caregiver strenuous work, with hand cannulated, lifting objects greater than ten pounds, or repetitive motion should all be avoided.

Seroquel Teaching 1741

SN instructed patient's CG about Quetiapine (Seroquel), it is an atypical antipsychotic approved for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and along with an antidepressant to treat major depressive disorder. Possible SE/AR may include, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, somnolence. Some common adverse effects, high blood pressure, orthostatic hypotension, high pulse rate, high blood cholesterol, elevated serum triglycerides, abdominal pain, constipation, increased appetite, vomiting, among others.

Forteo Teaching 2023

SN instructed patient about Forteo: Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Forteo is a clear and colorless liquid. Do not use if solid particles appear or if the solution is cloudy or colored.

Ventolin HFA Teaching 2075

SN instructed about Ventolin HFA ( albuterol sulfate inhalation aerosol ) is a bronchodilator used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease. Ventolin HFA is also used to prevent exercise - induced bronchospasm. Ventolin HFA is an albuterol inhaler that helps relieve bronchospasm and its symptoms. Ventolin HFA acts within minutes, and symptom relief should last 4 to 6 hours. Albuterol treats bronchospasm by quickly opening the airways within your lungs to ease breathing during an asthma attack.