Discuss what you would teach a patient receiving treatment for hypertension and the importance of continuing to take prescribed drugs. What signs and symptoms do promptly need to report to the health care provider?
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▪︎ * Don't forget to take the medication and take it in same time each day.
* Take the medication exactly as prescribed
* Keep a medication reminder and follow a medicine calendar.
* Never cutdown the dosage , it might you putting in the risk of stroke and heart attack
* Eventhough you are feeling fine, don't quit the medication
* Avoid doctor shopping and buying unnecessary drugs
* Follow regular check ups
▪︎ Report to your health care provider if you have these symptoms,
* Dizziness
* Palpitation
*Severe headache
* Nausea and vomiting
* Fainting
* Blurred vision
Discuss what you would teach a patient receiving treatment for hypertension and the importance of continuing...
Discuss what you would teach a patient receiving treatment for hypertension and the importance of continuing to take prescribed drugs. What signs and symptoms do promptly need to report to the health care provider?
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