Patient was educated on how to take Apidra as follows: Take the Apidra insulin shot at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the shot. This also helps to avoid lags in insulin coverage or stacking up the doses of insulin too close. Forgetting the shot can precipitate an episode of elevated blood sugars. Since Apidra has a very short duration of onset of action, the shot must be taken 15 minutes before meal. [...]
Patient was educated on Apidra and its mechanism of action as follows: Apidra is a rapid-acting insulin that is very fast acting and belongs to the group of insulins that have the shortest duration of action among all the insulins groups. Apidra has a very short onset of action of 15 minutes. The action of Apidra peaks in about one hour. Apidra continues to exert the action for a total duration of 2 to 4 [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows: While administering the intravenous Amphotericin B, administer the dose into the vein only at the recommended rate. Rapid administration of the intravenous dose of Amphotericin B can result in sudden and rapid increase in the blood levels of the medication, which can be toxic. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Amphotericin B carries the risk for damage to [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows: If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose. Notify your doctor and other health care personnel regarding your dose noncompliance. Amphotericin B is metabolized [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Amphotericin B as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the polyene group, such as, Nystatin, and Pimaricin. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Amphotericin B. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and [...]