Patient was educated on how to take Hydralazine 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 Hydralazine without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day [...]
Patient was educated on Hydralazine and its mechanism of action as follows: Constricted or collapsed arteries offer more resistance for the pumping action of the heart and contribute towards increased blood pressure. Use of Hydralazine results in arterial vasodilation, reduced resistance in the arteries, and contributes towards reduced blood pressure. Also, decreased resistance in the arteries results in more amount of blood pumped by the heart into the arterial system with reduced effort. This action [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Humulin R as follows: Do not change the dose on Humulin R insulin without consulting your doctor. Take a blood sugar reading always before you take Humulin R shot. Maintain a log of every day blood sugar readings for comparative feedback, as to how well the medication is helping to control the blood sugars. If the blood sugar is too low, despite eating regularly and [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Humulin R as follows: Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height. Maintain compliance with your dietary calorie recommendations, as ordered. Ingestion of excess calories can lead to poor blood sugar management and potentially can lead to increase in the dose of Humulin R insulin. Excess of dietary [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Humulin R as follows: Maintain good regular eating habits. Do not skip your meals. Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as, dizziness, lightheadedness, sweating, and hunger, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Humulin [...]