skin breakdown
Medications
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Persantine, including diarrhea headache, weakness, flushing, dizziness, drop in B/P, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash. Instructed to take with meals if GI distress occurs and to watch for signs of bleeding.
Taught that Crestor may cause highly unlikely but very serious side effects, such as: yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, severe nausea, vomiting and/or fatigue.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of avoiding prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps, as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of using sunscreen and wearing protective clothing when outdoors as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.
SN advised patient on some serious adverse effect of Lovenox such as: atrial fibrillation, heart failure, skin necrosis, hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, paraplegia, and pneumonia.
Major side effects of Simvastatin include abdominal pain or cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, easy bruising or bleeding, itching, muscle pain or cramps, rash, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Patient instructed LOVENOX®, like all medications, may have side effects. The most common include
mild reactions or irritation, pain, bruising, and redness of the skin where you have the injection.
SN advised patient and caregiver to report the development of a late skin rash with symptoms of fever, fatique, and sore throat. Caregiver verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN advised patient to report the development of a late skin rash with symptoms of fever, fatigue, and sore throat while on ampicillin therapy.
Patient was instructed on Lorazepam a benzodiazepines a medication used to treat anxiety disorder. Patient was instructed to take medication exactly as indicated by physician and to avoid the consumption of alcohol. Patient was instructed on side effects such as: •drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness;blurred vision;sleep problems (insomnia);muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;nausea, vomiting,constipation;appetite changes; or skin rash. If side effect become persistent or worsen contact physician immediately.