CRIM 2653 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5.1: Dosage Form
6 May 2020
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Give the name(s) of medication (generic and brand), strength, and dosage form. State why the medication is being used (if known), or state the most common use of the medication. State the benefits of the medication e. g. what the medication should do and what the advantages are for the patient. State when the patient can expect to see a benefit. Give clear and precise instructions for using the medication: dosage form; how administered; amount of medication; time of administration; length of therapy. Provide step-by-step instructions for the use of the product or devices. Indicate whether the medication can interact with specific foods/ beverages/medications (and the management of these interactions) Identify common side effects, how to recognize them, and ways of managing them. Identify potentially serious side effects and how to recognize if relevant. Instruct how and when to seek medical attention (for this section, choose no more than 2 common and 1 serious side effects).
