Client Implications: the eye irritation caused by swimming had been completely cured.
Patient Education: the patient had been instructed to ensure regularity in all his appointments
9. Name of drug: Zafirlukast
Dosage: the drug should be taken twice a day.
Indications for use: the tablet should be taken by mouth without splitting, chewing, or crushing it.
Mode of action: It acts by jamming the process of chemicals that trigger irritation, mucous emission, and restrictions in the lungs.
Interactions: the patient had informed me about his medical history and his psychological state so as to compensate and recommend the best possible drug dosage.
Nursing implications: This drug has severe side effects. Therefore, the patient was advised to consult me if any unusual problems occurred.
Client Implications: Zafirlukast helped the client in preventing asthma after severe symptoms had been spotted.
Patient Education: the patient had been instructed to ensure regularity in all his appointments
10. Name of drug: Aripiprazole
Dosage: once a day with food.
Indications for use: the tablet should be taken by mouth without splitting, chewing, or crushing it.
Mode of action: It acts by altering the process of some naturally occurring chemicals in the brain.
Interactions: the patient had informed me about his medical history and his psychological state so as to compensate and recommend the best possible drug dosage.
Nursing implications: This drug has severe side effects. Therefore, the patient was advised to consult me if any...
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