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Cardiac Teaching 181

Instructed in diagnosis of ASHD/CAD. This occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restrincting flow of blood.

General teaching Teaching 206

Instructed in complicated medication regime, with written medication schedule provided.

Incontinence Teaching 269

Instructed patient on the use of absorbent products with polymer gel and changing when wet, wash skin with incontinence wipe or cleanser but avoiding excessive friction. Avoid soap as it removes natural protective lubricants.

Infection Teaching 328

Instructed patient about infections are commonly produced by bacterias or viruses. Once diagnosed most infections can be treated with antibiotics.

Leg edema Teaching 560

Patient was instructed on symptoms of leg edema. If having leg edema feet and legs will initially appear swollen as the day progresses. After a period of time, however, the swelling will set in first thing in the morning and worsen throughout the day. Over time other symptoms will develop: High blood pressure, headaches, increased urination, palpitations, swollen hands and/or wrists, puffy eyes, weight gain.

COPD Teaching 835

Instructed on the importance of avoiding/reducing exposure to crowds in order to reduce the risk of respiratory infections.

Sensipar Teaching 914

Instructed on the importance of taking Sensipar on a daily basis, at the same time each day, in order to get the most benefit from it.

Peripheral Vascular Disease Teaching 1349

Instructed in possible complication of PVD such as ulcers, cellulites, gangrene, thrombophlebitis, etc.

Metoprolol Teaching 1691

Instructed patient about medication Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. Metoprolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness or lightheartedness, tiredness, depression, nausea and dry mouth.

Amikacin Teaching 2078

SN instructed patient / caregiver on medication Amikacin. SN explained that Amikacin is an anti - infective in the aminoglycoside family which is indicated as part of combination therapy for mycobacterium avium complex. SN explained that side effects include ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, apnea and hypersensitivity. SN instructed patient / caregiver that call your physician ( MD ) if you experience to signs of hypersensitivity, tinnitus ( ringing of the ears ), vertigo ( dizziness ), muscle weakness, twitching, feeling of fullness in the head or hearing loss.