Nurse Teaching: Contraindications for Quazepam Use  Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using quazepam as follows: Do not take quazepam, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of quazepam or any other medications belonging to the same group as quazepam, such as, oxazepam, lorazepam, prazepam, and alprazolam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of Quazepam. Do not take [...]

Nurse Teaching: Side Effects of Qvar Use Patient was educated on the side effects of using Qvar as follows: Hypertension: Qvar inhalations can result in retention of sodium and water and cause elevated blood pressure. Elevated blood sugars: Qvar inhalations for long term can result in increased insulin resistance and contribute towards elevated blood sugars. This particularly can be an issue in diabetics with poor blood sugar control. Secondary bacterial and viral infections: Due to [...]

Nurse Teaching: Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ultram Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Ultram as follows: Ultram must be avoided or used cautiously in individuals allergic to opioid analgesics, such as, Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. Ultram slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Increase intake of daily fiber can help the situation and promote regular bowel movements. Any signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction and ileus, such [...]

Nurse Teaching: Side Effects of Zanaflex Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Zanaflex as follows: General allergic reactions: Zanaflex use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with zanaflex, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for [...]

Nurse Teaching: Contraindications for Using Zithromax Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Zithromax as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Zithromax. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Zithromax. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing [...]