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flowersnflowers
Mar 21, 2014, 03:43 PM
When using a PRN medication, what could a headache, stomached, or constipation signify?

J_9
Mar 21, 2014, 03:45 PM
Depends on what the PRN medication is.

flowersnflowers
Mar 21, 2014, 05:06 PM
Depends on what the PRN medication is.

I asked this because I am studying this , question was given to me by my nurse and I really didn't know what to say

flowersnflowers
Mar 21, 2014, 05:37 PM
I asked this because I am studying this , question was given to me by my nurse and I really didn't know what to say

Prn like tramadol, hydrocodone-acetaminophen,oxycodone, clonazepam ,aricept

Alty
Mar 21, 2014, 05:55 PM
I asked this because I am studying this , question was given to me by my nurse and I really didn't know what to say

What do you think the answer is? We don't do homework on this site, but we will critique your work. So post your answer, and why, and we'll be glad at help.

flowersnflowers
Mar 21, 2014, 06:15 PM
They could be from an adverse reaction such as over medicating , to strong of a dosage, not taking as instructed with or without food, taking with dairy, alcoholic beverages or an oversight with allergy warnings ,not allowing enough time in between dosage, or taking with medications that should not be taken together also some medications state do not crush or break

talaniman
Mar 21, 2014, 07:37 PM
Or simply a side effect. Read your labels carefully and report side effects to a doctor immediately.

flowersnflowers
Mar 22, 2014, 02:38 PM
Or simply a side effect. Read your labels carefully and report side effects to a doctor immediately. Thank you for the help I really appreciate it.