- Storing medications in clear, unlabeled containers.
- Keeping medications out of reach of children and pets.
- Sharing medications with family members if they have similar symptoms.
- Discarding medications in the trash immediately.
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- Diarrhea.
- Bradypnea (slowed breathing).
- Hypertension.
- Increased urine output.
- Patient's weight.
- Drug's therapeutic effect.
- Dose, route, and frequency.
- Drug's metabolism.
- Crush the tablet for easier swallowing.
- Cut the tablet in half if the dose needs to be adjusted.
- Swallow the tablet whole.
- Dissolve the tablet in water.
- Physical withdrawal symptoms only.
- A compulsive craving for the drug, continued use despite harm, and impaired control.
- Needing higher doses for the same effect.
- Only psychological craving for the drug.
- On an empty stomach.
- With a large meal.
- With a small amount of food.
- Only at bedtime.
- Administer a small dose and monitor.
- Administer an antihistamine first.
- Withhold the medication and notify the prescriber.
- Document the allergy and proceed with administration.
- Stimulate the receptor to produce a response.
- Block the receptor, preventing a response.
- Bind to the receptor and then release it quickly.
- Increase the number of available receptors.
- Inhale rapidly and deeply.
- Exhale fully, then inhale slowly and deeply while activating the inhaler.
- Shake the inhaler only once.
- Hold their breath for 1-2 seconds after inhalation.
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine.
- Liver function tests (LFTs).
- Complete blood count (CBC).
- Electrolytes.
- Herbal supplements are never safe.
- OTC drugs don't interact with prescription drugs.
- All medications, including supplements, can interact and cause adverse effects.
- The healthcare provider needs to approve all purchases.
- Increased salivation and diarrhea.
- Dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention.
- Bradycardia and hypotension.
- Muscle spasms.
- Stimulates appetite.
- Induces vomiting.
- Prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting.
- Causes constipation.
- Time it takes for the drug to start working.
- Time it takes for the drug to reach its maximum effect.
- Length of time the drug produces a therapeutic effect.
- Time it takes for the drug to be eliminated.
- Administer the medication alone without considering other drugs.
- Refer to a drug guide or consult with a pharmacist.
- Trust the patient to report any interactions.
- Administer the medication only once.
- Store all medications in a cool, dark, dry place, out of reach of children.
- Store medications in the bathroom cabinet.
- Keep medications in their original containers only until the first dose.
- Share medications with family members who have similar symptoms.
- Right patient.
- Right drug.
- Right dose.
- Right assessment/reason.
- Enteric-coated tablet.
- Sustained-release capsule.
- Liquid or crushable tablet (if appropriate).
- Whole pill.
