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Nurse Teaching on Xanax and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Xanax and mechanism of action of Xanax as follows: Gama-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, acting on the GABA receptors in the central nervous system (CNS), thus inhibiting the nerve impulses and depressing the brain and spinal cord. Xanax is a medication belonging to the benzodiazepine family, acting on the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain and spinal cord. Benzodiazepine receptors in the CNS are linked with GABA receptors as a [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Macrobid-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Macrobid as follows: Human intestine has a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Prolonged use of antibiotic helps killing the bacteria. While doing this, antibiotic does not differentiate between good and bad bacteria. Consequently, apart from killing the bad infectious bacteria, antibiotic also kills the good bacteria in [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Macrobid-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Macrobid as follows: Macrobid is significantly eliminated in the urine, by kidneys. Individuals with history of compromised renal function and reduced urine formation, are at increased risk for toxicity with Macrobid, secondary to reduced elimination. Individuals in toxicity with Macrobid can present with anemia, shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, neuropathy with tingling and numbness in the extremities, dark urine, yellowing of skin and eyes, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Macrobid-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Macrobid as follows: Prolonged use of Macrobid can result in deficiency of enzyme systems (G6PDH), needed to maintain the integrity of red blood cells. This can result in poor red blood cell integrity, predisposing the cells to lysis, contributing to development of hemolytic anemia. This breakdown of red blood cells can result in elevated levels of the yellow pigment, bilirubin, in the blood, which can [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Macrobid-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Macrobid as follows: Macrobid use tends to increase the blood sugar levels and can significantly increase the risk for hyperglycemia, especially in diabetics. Blood sugars must be closely watched in diabetic individuals taking Macrobid, with log maintenance of everyday blood sugars. Diabetic individuals taking Macrobid for prolonged period of time must be aware of symptoms of hyperglycemia, such as, trouble concentrating, frequent urination, headaches, weakness, [...]