A patient has been prescribed two eye drops for use at the same time. How would you advise the patient to instill the drugs? Why? You need to administer 125 mg of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) IV push, bid to a patient with acute exacerbation of COPD. You have on hand 40 mg...
But over 30 days is generally considered long-term steroid use. Most often, oral corticosteroids are prescribed for roughly 1 to 2 weeks — and only for very severe symptoms. But for certain chronic health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, corticosteroids may be necessary for months or ...
I have went to the doctor about it once, they told me it could be my vitamin D, so they prescribed me 50,000 units of that a week. Then they told me it could be my muscle relaxer (zanaflex) but it was like this before I started taking it as well as after. It used to be ...
Which medication was prescribed, and what was the rationale for prescribing the medication? S.T. is a 22-year-old man who informed his therapist that he has experienced significant mood swings recently. He reports episodes of feeling sad and depressed, c What antidepressant class has...
The only treatment for Addison’s disease is medication to correct levels of cortisol and aldosterone in the body. Cortisol is replaced with a synthetic version, such as hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone (Prednisone Intensol, Rayos) or methylprednisolone (Medrol). Aldosterone is replaced with a ...
Proper compliance is needed if one uses AndroGel. One should follow the doctor's specific instructions Directions on the prescription label should also be followed. The amount of AndroGel should always be used as prescribed by the doctor in charge. AndroGel should only be applied to the shoulders...
and Boogie is on corticosteroids (Medrol), which I am not thrilled about, but I can’t afford allergy testing/serums right now, and I am nervous about Atopica (which was the other suggestion), and nothing else has worked. Boogie is already on a raw grain-free diet. I am also giving...
She, of course, was not receptive or cooperative about wearing a mask at first. So, I made a game out of it to make it seem more appealing. She is the "Incredible Mask Girl" on heavily polluted days. We pretend she's a super hero and I even let her wear a little pink cape to...
Your healthcare team may suggest a specific eating plan (like low-fiber or high-calorie) to help manage your symptoms. When I Was Overprescribed Antibiotics, I Learned These 4 Keys to Advocating for My Health Written by Angela Haupt Read Moreexpand_more...
it was prescribed. My remaining adrenal would be weak in function because the other had overpowered it so I should consume lots of salt for a while, no one mentioned that. I had an arterial line in surgery to monitor my BP yet post op it was rarely taken. I basically took care of my...