Report on Interview and Patient’s Medications
Introduction
This report presents the findings of the interview carried out with the patient. According to the patient, he has been taking the medications for about 5-7 years. The patient further reported that he is taking heart medications. It was confirmed that the patient is on seven types of medications that will be discussed in the report. From the interview, adherence to medication is high because he never misses his prescribed medications. However, the patient’s knowledge about his medication is low. Accordingly, this report describes different types of medication the patient is taking, as well as the teaching plan for the patient.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
According to the patient, this medication was prescribed as a pain reliever. Acetaminophen belongs to the class of analgesics and antipyretics. The dosage for the patient is 650 mg four times a day and the patient was advised not to exceed more than 4g/day because this would be an overdose. The route of administration for the medication is oral. The mechanism of action for acetaminophen (Tylenol) is that it inhibits the production of prostaglandin in both peripheral tissues and CNS. Accordingly, the medication relieves pain by increasing the pain threshold; by necessitating a higher level of pain before an individual experiences pain (Roberts et al, 2015 – Research Paper Writing Help Service).
There are various adverse and side effects associated with acetaminophen. The most serious adverse effect is liver damage which mostly occurs due to higher doses. Other common side effects include nausea, stomachache, severe dizziness, headache, itching, loss of appetite, breathing problems, chest pain, and sometimes jaundice (Roberts et al, 2015 – Research Paper Writing Help Service).Report on Interview and Patient’s Medications
