Nursing Teaching on Mechanism of Action of Aldactone Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on Aldactone and its mechanism of action as follows: Aldactone is a potassium sparing diuretic that acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct, both parts of the renal tubule, involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine. Action of aldosterone on the collecting duct results in absorption of sodium and water from the collecting duct of [...]

Nursing Teaching on Side Effects of Advil Use Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the side effects of using Advil as follows: Nausea and vomiting: This is the most common side effect of Advil. Taking the pain pill with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Dyspepsia and heartburn: Advil can cause irritation of the stomach with upper abdominal discomfort and heartburn. Gastric ulcers: Reduced synthesis of protective prostaglandins [...]

Nursing Teaching on Contraindications for Adalat Use Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on on contraindications for using Adalat as follows: Avoid using Adalat along with any other medications that can cause slowdown of heart rate, such as, Beta-blockers. Using them together can result in extreme slowdown of heart rate and can present an emergency. Avoid or use extreme caution using Adalat along with any other medications that cause vasodilation, such as, Isosorbide and Hydralazine. [...]

Nursing Teaching on How to Take Actos  Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on how to take Actos as follows: Take Actos at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Maintain compliance with your dietary recommendations, as ordered. Maintain compliance with any exercise scheduled prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise. Take weight reading at least twice a [...]

Nursing Teaching on Side Effects of Acetaminophen Use  Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the side effects of using Acetaminophen as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Acetaminophen. Taking Acetaminophen with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water and sucking on a hard candy can help preventing a dry mouth. Dizziness Acetaminophen can produce mild drowsiness and [...]