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space oral meds so that the pt takes not more than ? or ? at a time
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one or two
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have pt drink a little fluid before taking oral meds for
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easier swallowing
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encourage the pt to drink at least ? or ? ounces of fluid p taking meds
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5 or 6 oz
to ensure the med have left the esophagus and are in the stomach and to speed absorption of the meds |
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do not routinely give ? for pain every ? hours. Delayed absorption/distribution may cause an adverse cumulative effect
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analgesics, 4
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if pt has difficulty swallowing large capsules or tablets, ask MD to substitute a ? med instead.
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liquid
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teach alternatives to meds, such as the following:
proper ? instead of vitamins exercise instead of ? ? instead of hypnotics decrease weight, salt, fat intake, stress; cease ?; increase ? to decrease BP |
diet, laxatives, bedtime snacks, smoking, exercise
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