Contraindications for Paraflex Use Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for Paraflex as below: Do not take Paraflex, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of paraflex or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of paraflex. Paraflex could interact with a number of [...]

Nurse Teachings on Precautions for ACE Inhibitors Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be observed while taking ACE inhibitors as follows: Drink 2.5 liters to 3 liters of fluid every day, as ACE inhibitors tend to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and [...]

Nurse Teachings on Inhalers Patient/caregiver was educated on the process steps to use spacer with inhaler as below: Remove the cap from your inhaler, and from your spacer, if it has one Shake the inhaler well before use (3-4 shakes) Put the inhaler into the spacer Always, check the expiration date on the inhaler before using it. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before every use. Take the cap off the mouthpiece of the [...]

Nurse Teachings on Contraindications for Ferrous Sulfate Iron Supplement Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Ferrous Sulfate iron supplement as below- Do not take Ferrous sulfate, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of the ferrous sulfate iron supplement. In the event of history of an allergic response with ferrous sulfate or any preparations containing iron, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of ferrous sulfate iron supplement. Phenylalanine is [...]

Nurse Teachings on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Patient/caregiver was educated on Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome also known as ARDS as follows: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome also known as ARDS is a condition in which there is fluid built up in the alveoli of the lungs, secondary to injury to the lung. Usually, alveoli are the sites for gas exchange in the lungs. Since, the alveoli are filled with fluid in a patient with ARDS, the [...]