Questions about Drugs
I asked some of my family, friends and coworkers about their knowledge of the medications that they take, regarding to pharmaceuticals, over the counters, and homeopathic remedies. I found it Continue Reading →
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Bae Yonce
Late post! Check out our groups Once Upon A Time story below! Once upon time there was an old superstar, queen named Bae Yonce. She lives in Miami and had always wanted to ride her surfboard; unfortunately she couldn’t because she was always cold and kept getting leg cramps when she would get in the … Continue reading Bae Yonce →
Family Medications
My significant other does not take any medications. However, if he does take something for a headache or any pain he takes ibuprofen. To my surprise he knew the trade name, class, normal dose, and side effects. When I asked him what the difference was from other pain medications he knew the basics. My parents … Continue reading Family Medications
Week 7 Homework
I performed my “drug survey” with my stepfather, whom I live with. He’s in his early 60s, and is a pretty cool guy. Stepdad takes three medications. He does not know the names off the top of his head, but he knows that “one is for cholesterol, the other two are for prostate” (atorvastatin, tamsulosin,…Read more Week 7 Homework
Wait.. WHAT Medications AM I Taking?!
It seems that all doctors try and fix people with medication before alternative measures. So how much do people know about the medication they are taking? I surveyed my mom and one of my non-nursing friends about what they know about the medications they take and about how much they know about over the counter medications that they take. … Read more →
Medication Awareness
I think this was a very interesting assignment to complete because people really do have such a wide variety of knowledge of their medications. Some people report that they take a “water pill” because of their heart while others might say that they take spironolactone 10mg to reduce their blood pressure. Others might be aware … Continue reading Medication Awareness →
Medication Knowledge
This week’s exercise truly gave me a greater appreciation for patient education in nursing. I took this opportunity to ask my family members about specific medications that are commonly used such as Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin and Insulin. I was surprised to find such a limited knowledge about commonly used medications. I found that many in […]
Who Knows About Drugs?
I asked a couple of family members what they knew about the current medications they were taking and these were their responses: My grandma: Today my grandma turned 84, I decided to visit her and then I remembered about this assignment. I asked her what medications she was taking and she said she was taking … Continue reading Who Knows About Drugs?
Pills, Pills, Pills
This assignment could not have come at a better time because my family gathered for a barbeque over the weekend. At the barbeque, I had the opportunity to ask several family members and friends about their knowledge regarding the medications that have been prescribed to them by a physician. Many were not on a daily … Continue reading Pills, Pills, Pills →
