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Medications
SN instructed patient Brovana (arformoterol) is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Brovana inhalation solution is used to prevent bronchoconstriction in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Use Brovana inhalation solution exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Open the foil pouch and remove one vial, leave the rest in the package.Sit upright in a comfortable position. Breathe in slowly and evenly until you have inhaled all of the medicine (usually 5 to 10 minutes). The treatment is complete when no more mist is formed by the nebulizer and the drug chamber is empty.Clean the nebulizer after each use. Follow the cleaning directions that came with your nebulizer.
Patient instructed Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Omeprazole is usually taken before eating (at least 1 hour before a meal). Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
SN instruct on medication compliance to better control the patients disease process, to refill medication on time to prevent missed/skipped doses. Also Instructed to pt to take each medication exactly as it has been prescribed, make sure that all your doctors know about all your medications, and let your doctors know about any other over the counter (OTC) medications, vitamins and supplements, or herbs that you use as well as any allergies to any medication.
The medication Procrit is used to treat anemia(low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease ,people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer. It may also used in anemic patient to reduce the need for blood transfusions. Procrit works by signaling the bone marrow to make more red blood cells.
Cefuroxime, sold under the brand name Zinacef among others, is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent a number of bacterial infections. These include pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and lyme disease. It is used by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle.
SN instructed on proper method of medication intake, as many people taking prescription medications do not follow their doctors orders. SN instruct on medication compliance to better control the patients disease process, to refill medication on time to prevent missed/skipped doses. do not take any medication that does not belong to you. Also ask your doctor before taking any over the counter medication to avoid interactions. Patient verbalized understanding.
Instructed in new medication Toprol and in S/E such as fatigue, dizziness, depression, bradycardia, hypotension, heart failure, AV block, nausea, diarrhea, dyspnea and rash.
Instructed in new medication Bextra to manage osteoarthritis. In addition. warned of possible S/E such as dizziness, headache, cerebrovascular disorder, peripheral edema, hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, heart failure, aneurysm, sinusitis, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, renal impairment, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, anemia, hepatitis, hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperkalemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, increased or decreased weight, back pain, myalgia, upper respiratory tract infection, bronchospasm, rash, flu-like syndrome, accidental injury.
Instructed in new medication Prednisone and in S/E such as euphoria, insomnia, psychotic behavior, vertigo, headache, paresthesia, seizures, pseudotumor cerebri, heart failure, hypertension, edema, arrhythmias, thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism, cataracts, glaucoma, peptic ulceration, GI irritation, increased appetite, pancreatitis, nausea, vomiting, menstrual irregularities, increased urine calcium levels, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, carbohydrate intolerance, growth suppression in children, muscle weakness, osteoporosis, hirsutism, delayed wound healing, acne and various skin eruptions.
Instructed in new medication Actos to improve glycemic control. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, edema, heart failure, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tooth disorder, anemia, hypoglycemia (with combination therapy), aggravated diabetes mellitus, weight gain, myalgia and upper respiratory tract infection.