Name some things you might educate a patient about if they are taking prednisone.
Specifically, discuss how they should take this medicine.
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Prednisone is advised to take in the morning due to the risk of developing
insomnia. More patient education would include to not discontinue the
drug abruptly due to the risk of Addison disease. This disease is caused by
adrenal insufficiency.
, What should the parent be educated about regarding the use of cough and cold
medications?
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Over the counter cough and cold products should not be given to children
under 2 years old due to risks of serious side effects like sedation, seizures,
and rapid heart rate. The parents should also be educated about giving
multiple products containing the same active ingredients to prevent
accidental overdose.
What drug class is acyclovir? & Why would a patient need this medication?
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synthetic nucleoside analogue antivirals & A patient may need acyclovir to
treat HSV-1, HSV-2, herpes zoster and chickenpox
Discuss the treatment for influenza. What are the high risk populations? How does
their treatment or prevention differ?
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Influenza could be treated with antihistamines, nasal decongestants,
antitussives, or expectorants. Elderly, children, and healthcare workers are
at an increased risk for getting the flu. Elderly and children have weakened
immune systems which puts them at increased risk. Flozole is a high dose
vaccine given for elderly in hopes of improving their immune system, but it
is associated with more side effects.
Specifically, discuss how they should take this medicine.
Give this one a try later!
Prednisone is advised to take in the morning due to the risk of developing
insomnia. More patient education would include to not discontinue the
drug abruptly due to the risk of Addison disease. This disease is caused by
adrenal insufficiency.
, What should the parent be educated about regarding the use of cough and cold
medications?
Give this one a try later!
Over the counter cough and cold products should not be given to children
under 2 years old due to risks of serious side effects like sedation, seizures,
and rapid heart rate. The parents should also be educated about giving
multiple products containing the same active ingredients to prevent
accidental overdose.
What drug class is acyclovir? & Why would a patient need this medication?
Give this one a try later!
synthetic nucleoside analogue antivirals & A patient may need acyclovir to
treat HSV-1, HSV-2, herpes zoster and chickenpox
Discuss the treatment for influenza. What are the high risk populations? How does
their treatment or prevention differ?
Give this one a try later!
Influenza could be treated with antihistamines, nasal decongestants,
antitussives, or expectorants. Elderly, children, and healthcare workers are
at an increased risk for getting the flu. Elderly and children have weakened
immune systems which puts them at increased risk. Flozole is a high dose
vaccine given for elderly in hopes of improving their immune system, but it
is associated with more side effects.
