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Olanzapine and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon olanzapine and mechanism of action as follows: Neurotransmitters are chemicals that are manufactured in the brain and released by nerve endings, at the synapse, which is a junction between two nerves. The neurotransmitters released bind to their individual receptors and communicates the impulse to the nerves around. There are various neurotransmitters such as, dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin released in the brain. A balance between these various neurotransmitters released is essential for [...]

How to Use Singulair

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Singulair as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Singulair can be used either alone or along with other inhaler medications, to [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Singulair

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of singulair as follows: Chemical mediators called leukotrienes are increasingly produced from various inflammatory cells during inflammatory and allergic conditions involving the respiratory tract and airways, such as, asthma and COPD. Leukotrienes act on leukotriene receptors located in the airways, resulting in edema and swelling of airways and increased secretion of thick mucus, contributing to reduced airway patency, bronchoconstriction, and exacerbation of symptoms of asthma [...]

Nurse Teaching on Chemical Mediators Causing Exacerbation of Asthma and COPD

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon chemical mediators causing exacerbation of asthma and COPD as follows: Chemical mediators called leukotrienes are increasingly produced from various cells, such as, mast cells and eosinophils, during inflammatory and allergic responses involving the airways. Inflammatory and allergic states involving the airways include conditions such as, activation of seasonal allergies, asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Leukotrienes act on leukotriene receptors located in the airways, resulting in edema and swelling of airways and [...]

How to Use Mucinex

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Mucinex as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the duration prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of 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. Drink plenty of water while taking mucinex, as it [...]