Patient Teaching by Karen Trombley

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Take before bed because of orthostatic hypotension and sedation.

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May cause dry mouth due to anticholinergic effects

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Do not suddenly stop taking lorazepam without consulting health care professional; may cause unusual movements, responses or expressions, seizures, sudden and severe mental or nervous system changes, depression, seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear, an extreme increase in activity or talking, losing touch with reality, and suicidal thoughts or actions.

2024-07-24 19:22:34 UTC

Advise patient that lorazepam is a drug with known abuse potential.

2024-07-24 19:23:17 UTC

Instruct patient to take medication as directed, even if feeling well. Take missed doses as soon as remembered unless within 2 hr of next dose

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Lithium may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known

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If missed dose, take as soon as remembered, do not double dose, do not stop without HCP approval.

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May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Advise patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known. Caution patient to avoid taking alcohol or other CNS depressants, including opioids and cannabidiol, concurrently with this medication without consulting health care professional to prevent overdose.

2024-07-24 19:24:26 UTC

May cause drowsiness and blurred vision. Caution patient to avoid driving and other activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known.

2024-07-24 19:24:31 UTC

Review side effects and symptoms of toxicity with patient. Instruct patient to stop medication and report signs of toxicity to health care professional promptly

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May cause fetal harm.

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-Avoid foods with tyramine

-monitor Blood pressure

-avoid alcohol

-may cause dizziness and drowsiness/avoid driving

-frequent mouth rinse and good oral hygiene

- report urinary retention and constipation

-notify HCP of medication regimen before surgeries

-avoid CNS depressants

-monitor for signs of hypertensive crisis and increased suicide ideation

-do not stop abruptly/discontinuation syndrome

Medication:

-Tranylcypromine- inhibits enzyme monoamine oxidase resulting in accumulation of various neurotransmitters (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and serotonin) in the body

-isocarboxazid

-phenelzine

-moclobemide

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May cause drowsiness, dizziness, impaired judgement and blurred vision. Avoid driving/activities requiring alertness until response to drug is known. Change positions slowly to minimize dizziness.

2024-07-24 19:25:17 UTC

take as prescribed, do not adjust dosage without consulting the provider, have regular test done to test lithium levels and kidney function. Drink plenty of fluids, stay hydrated, report symptoms of lithium toxicity( severe diarrhea, vomiting, and tremors)

2024-07-24 19:25:18 UTC

May cause fetal harm. Advise patient to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected and to avoid breastfeeding.

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Ask patient, family, or caregiver to watch for suicidal tendencies, especially during the start of the medications or dosage change.

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Avoid alcohol, other CNS depressants including opioids.

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Advise patient to notify health care professional of all Rx or OTC medications, vitamins, or herbal products b

Drug Class

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mood stabilizer

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Advise patient, family and caregivers to look for suicidality, especially during early therapy or dose changes. Notify health care professional immediately if thoughts about suicide or dying, attempts to commit suicide, new or worse depression or anxiety, agitation or restlessness, panic attacks, insomnia, new or worse irritability, aggressiveness, acting on dangerous impulses, mania, or other changes in mood or behavior occur.

2024-07-24 19:27:22 UTC

Wear protective clothing and sunscreen to prevent photosensitivity reactions.

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Instruct patient to take medication as directed. If a dose is missed, take as soon as possible unless almost time for next dose

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BEERS!!!- if geriatrics are taking this medication advise them to watch out for symptoms of severe drowsiness or unsteadiness

2024-07-24 19:28:04 UTC

frequently rinse mouth, good oral care, and sugarless gum or candy and to contact HCP if it occurs longer then 2 weeks.

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Taper dose when ordered to discontinue.

Class:

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Pharmacologic: benzodiazepines

Therapeutic: anesthetic adjuncts , antianxiety agents , sedative/hypnotics

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May cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction. Male: ejaculatory delay/failure, decreased libido, ED may occur. Female: decreased libido and delayed or absent orgasm.

2024-07-24 19:29:35 UTC

-Take medication with food to prevent GI upset

-Teach patient may take 2-4 weeks before relief of symptoms

-Look out for suicidal thoughts

-May cause drowsiness and dizziness

-Inform patient it may cause sexual disfunction.

-pregnancy is contraindicated

-Do not take with MAO

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May cause fetal harm.

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Duloxetine, Venlafaxine

Medication

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Amitriptyline - increases effect of serotonin and norepinephrine in the CNS

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Notify if sensitive reactions occur or if headache, nausea, anorexia, anxiety, or insomnia prosiest.

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Depression

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Take as directed; do not double dose if one is missed. take remaining doses are reg spaced intervals.

check weight 2-3x weekly & report weight loss to HCP
potential for drug abuse (addiction) so keep protected.
do not be alarmed if shell for concerta appears in stool.
avoid caffeine drinks concurrently
notify HCP of behavioral changes
HCP may order periodic holidays from the drug to assess for progress and decrease independence.
REP: may lead to premature delivery and low birth weight.
monitor breastfed infants for agitation, insomnia, anorexia, and reduced weight gain.
Transdermal: use the administration chart included in package to monitor application and removal time and disposal method.
avoid exposing patch to direct external heat sources (hair dryers, heating pads, electric blankets, heated water beds, etc.). May increase rate and extent of absorption.
skin redness, itching and small bumps on the skin are common. If swelling or blistering occurs, the patch should not be worn and health care professional notified
do not apply hydrocortisone or other solutions, creams, ointments, or emollients prior to application.
Advise patient referred for MRI test to discuss patch with referring health care professional and MRI facility to determine if removal of patch is necessary prior to test and for directions for replacing patch.
Home Care Issues: Pedi: Advise parents to notify school nurse of medication regimen.

2024-07-24 19:47:14 UTC

Advise patient to notify health care professional if nervousness, insomnia, palpitations, vomiting, skin rash, fever, painful and prolonged erections, or circulation problems (fingers or toes feel numb, cool, painful; fingers or toes change color from pale, to blue, to red) occur.

Drug Class

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CNS Stimulant

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monitor salt intake

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avoid NSAIDS, caffeine, and alcohol