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How to Take Calcium Channel Blockers for Management of Arrhythmia

Patient was educated on how to take calcium channel blockers for management of arrhythmia as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the [...]

Nurse Teachings on Class IV Antiarrhythmic Medications-Calcium Channel Blockers

Patient was educated on calcium channel blockers and their mechanism of action as follows: Entry of calcium ion through the calcium channels, into the cells lining the blood vessels is needed for narrowing or constriction of blood vessel, which results in elevated blood pressure. Entry of calcium ion into the SA node cells, which is the natural pacemaker in the body, is also needed to initiate a normal heartbeat in the pacemaker cells. Calcium channel [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Bulk Laxatives-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using bulk laxatives as follows: Bulk laxatives absorb water and swell, taking lot of space in the intestines. If the space in the intestines is compromised in the first place, such as, in individuals with intestinal strictures or adhesions from previous surgeries, the swollen bulk laxatives can cause severe intestinal blocks, necessitating an emergency. So, bulk laxatives for the most part are contraindicated in such individuals. [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Using Bulk Laxatives-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while using bulk laxatives as follows: Bulk laxatives absorb water and swell in the intestines, giving rise to an unpleasant bloating sensation, abdominal discomfort, and flatulence. If these unpleasant symptoms are too bothersome, change in plan could be made by trying other laxatives. Bulk forming laxatives need large amount of water to be able to form bulk, which stimulate the bowels to move. So, these laxatives are [...]

Contraindication for Use of Bulk Laxatives

Patient was educated on the contraindication for using bulk laxatives as follows: Esophageal strictures The bulk laxative can absorb water and swell, while it is in the throat during swallowing, which can result in choking and difficulty breathing. Intestinal strictures The bulk laxatives swell and can cause severe intestinal blocks in individuals with intestinal strictures or adhesions from previous surgeries. So, bulk laxatives for the most part are contraindicated in such individuals. Individuals on fluid [...]