Nursing Teaching on Side Effects of Qvar Use  Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on 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 [...]

Nursing Teaching on Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Ultram Nurse educated the patient and caregiver 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 [...]

Nursing Teaching on Side Effects of Zanaflex Nurse educated the patient and caregiver 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 [...]

Nursing Teaching on Contraindications for Using Zithromax Nurse educated the patient and caregiver 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 [...]

Nursing Teaching on Therapeutic Uses of Xanax Nurse educated the patient and caregiver upon therapeutic uses of Xanax as follows: Bipolar disorder: Xanax can be used along with antipsychotics, such as, clozapine and olanzapine, for management of mild agitation and anxiety symptoms during the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorders: Xanax can also help with reducing the anxiety contributing to the obsessive compulsive behaviors and thus can help with managing the symptoms of OCDs. Sleep disorders: By [...]