Make a list of medications you know you are beging given at times:
1. High fever
2. Cough
3. Diarrhea
4. Muscle Pain / Toothache
5. Dry Eyes / Sore Eyes
Is it important to read the packaging of the medicine before giving it to the patient? and why? Give at least five (5) reasons.
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1. paracetamol, ibuprofen, advil, aspirin
2. benadryl, guaifenesin, robitussin,
3. loperamide, imodium,
4. ibuprofen, naproxen, paracetamol, advil
5. eye mo, visine
Reading the label correctly can help patients make sure they are taking the right amount of the medicine and that it won't negatively react with other medications, foods or drinks,
It can also help prevent harmful side effects
provides you information about Dosage – tells how much of the medicine to take, how many times a day to take it, and how many days to take it
Expiration date – the medication is not effective after this date