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Therapeutic Uses of Vitamin B12-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B12 as follows: Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin needed for the proper development and functioning of the brain and nerve cells. Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the synthesis of myelin, which is a fatty substance forming a covering sheath around the nerves and protects the nerves. Also, myelin nourishes the nerves and helps with faster conduction of nerve impulse. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can [...]

Nurse Teaching on Anemia and Causes of Anemia

Patient/caregiver was educated on anemia and causes of anemia as follows: Anemia is a condition in which, a patient is deficient on healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells perform the task of carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the living body tissues. Low red blood cell count can lead to deficient oxygen and nutrient transport to the tissues. Anemia can be short term or long term, based on the pathology. Short term anemia can [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vicodin-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vicodin as follows: Do not take Vicodin with any medications having the potential to cause respiratory depression, such as, Diazepam and Temazepam. Though they cause mild respiratory depression individually, they can have an additive effect when combined with Vicodin and thus, precipitate severe respiratory depression. Vicodin is metabolized by the liver and Vicodin intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vicodin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vicodin as follows: Watch closely for any acetaminophen in all the OTC products you purchase, such as, medications for common cold and allergies, by reading the contents carefully. Many of these products contain Acetaminophen and by taking Vicodin along with these products, you could be overdosing on Acetaminophen, which could cause damage to the liver. Avoid using Vicodin along with other medications that have a [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Vicodin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vicodin as follows: Vicodin must be avoided in individuals allergic to Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone. Vicodin 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 [...]