The nurse explains to the patient how to take their prescribed medication over the course of 10 days, informing them that it needs to be taken once daily before bed and cannot be taken with painkillers or aspirin. The nurse warns of potential side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision, and advises avoiding strenuous activity after taking the medication.
The nurse explains to the patient how to take their prescribed medication over the course of 10 days, informing them that it needs to be taken once daily before bed and cannot be taken with painkillers or aspirin. The nurse warns of potential side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision, and advises avoiding strenuous activity after taking the medication.
The nurse explains to the patient how to take their prescribed medication over the course of 10 days, informing them that it needs to be taken once daily before bed and cannot be taken with painkillers or aspirin. The nurse warns of potential side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision, and advises avoiding strenuous activity after taking the medication.
Patient: Good morning. Nurse: How do you feel this morning? Patient: I feel very weak nurse. Nurse: Oh ok. The doctor has prescribed you the medication. Patient: Oh, Thank God. I want to get better nurse. Nurse: I am glad that we can help you. Patient: Thank you, and can you tell me how I should use it? Nurse: Certainly! You need to take these pills once a day before you go to sleep. Patient: Okay, how long do I need to take them for? Nurse: Ten days for this one. It's important that you finish all the package, if you forget to take it at night, you need to take two in the morning. Patient: Okay, is it safe to take with aspirin? Nurse: No, you can not take aspirin while you are on this, no painkillers allowed. Patient: I see, are there any side effects? Nurse: Rare but possible drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, nervousness, constipation... It is recommended that you avoid physically demanding activities after taking this; also no driving. Patient: Oh, now I see why I should take it before I go to sleep. Nurse: Exactly! Patient: Well, okay then. Nurse: Is there anything else I can help you with? Patient: No, that would be all, thank you. Nurse: You are welcome. Patient: Thank you for your help, have a good day. Nurse: Thank you, you too. Get well soon.