Nursing Teaching on Side Effects of Coumadin Use Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the side effects of using Coumadin as follows: Nausea and vomiting: These are some of the most common side effects of Coumadin. Taking Coumadin with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis: A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Coumadin. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, [...]

Nursing Teaching on Contraindications for Benazepril Use Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on contraindications for using Benazepril as follows: Liver disease: Benazepril is a drug that is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Benazepril can suffer and so, does the function too. Renal disease: Benazepril is mainly eliminated by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease and diminished renal function cannot eliminate Benazepril normally. So, Benazepril can be [...]

Nursing Teaching on How to Use Brovana Inhalation Solution in a Nebulizer Nurse educated patient and caregiver on how to use Brovana inhalation solution in a nebulizer as follows: Make sure the nebulizer cup and air compressor are clean before using them. Do not mix 2 separate bronchodilator medications into the nebulizer at any given time. Connect the air compressor to an electric outlet. Make sure the vents on the air compressor are not blocked, [...]

Nursing Teaching on Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Fluconazole Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on precautions to be exercised while taking Fluconazole as follows Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antifungal antibiotics belonging to the Azoles group, such as, Itraconazole, and Miconazole. Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Fluconazole. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to [...]

Nursing Teaching on Side Effects of Fentanyl Use  Nurse educated the patient and caregiver on the side effects of using Fentanyl as follows: Constipation: Fentanyl slows down the bowel movements heavily and leads to constipation. Constipation is one of the most common and unpleasant side effects with Fentanyl use. Drowsiness and dizziness: Fentanyl produces an intense feeling of drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect to modifying the pain perception of brain. Patients can also [...]