Patient was educated on how to take Naprosyn as follows: Take Naprosyn pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation and stomach upset. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of pain pill intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. If you are taking [...]
Patient was educated on Naprosyn and its mechanism of action as follows: Naprosyn is an NSAID. This medication acts by inhibiting both the cyclooxygenase enzymes, COX 1 and COX 2. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes result in reduced production of prostaglandins. Since prostaglandins result in swelling of the injured tissues and amplification of the sensitivity to pain, reduction in the production of prostaglandins lead to reduced swelling and decreased sensitivity to pain, which results in pain [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin N as follows: Take a blood sugar reading always before you take the insulin 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 without skipping a meal, you can defer taking the shot for that dose [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Novolin N as follows: 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 hiking the Novolin N insulin dose. Excess of dietary calories can result in weight gain and complicate the management of diabetes. Physical exercise, as ordered by the physician, will help improve the efficiency of Novolin N [...]
Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Nucynta as follows: Nucynta slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Increase intake of daily fiber can help the situation and promote regular bowel movements. Any signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction and ileus, such as, intense bloating, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting must be immediately reported. Any lack of bowel movement in 3 days must be reported to the physician. [...]
