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II. Recommendations (Quiambao, Razelle F.) Medications: Contact Your Healthcare Provider If

This document provides recommendations for a patient with lupus, including medications of azathioprine, acetaminophen, and corticosteroids. It recommends rest, deep breathing exercises, and following treatment and medication instructions. It educates the patient on risks of infection and cardiovascular disease due to lupus and importance of lipid and blood pressure control. It provides diet recommendations avoiding alfalfa and limiting fat/salt with steroids. It advises contacting a provider with any flare symptoms or concerns and seeking emergency care for severe symptoms. It recommends prayer and family time for spiritual support.

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II. Recommendations (Quiambao, Razelle F.) Medications: Contact Your Healthcare Provider If

This document provides recommendations for a patient with lupus, including medications of azathioprine, acetaminophen, and corticosteroids. It recommends rest, deep breathing exercises, and following treatment and medication instructions. It educates the patient on risks of infection and cardiovascular disease due to lupus and importance of lipid and blood pressure control. It provides diet recommendations avoiding alfalfa and limiting fat/salt with steroids. It advises contacting a provider with any flare symptoms or concerns and seeking emergency care for severe symptoms. It recommends prayer and family time for spiritual support.

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II.

RECOMMENDATIONS
(Quiambao, Razelle F.)

Medications

Azarhioprine 50mg OD
Acetaminophen 325mg PRN
Corticosteroids 100 mg TID

Environment/ Exercise
 Encouraged to get proper rest by limiting activities or as tolerated
 Encouraged client to do deep breathing exercise

Treatment:
 Instructed to take medicine as directed.
 Avoidance of unnecessary OTC medication.

Health Teaching:
 Personal health teaching approach. Advise them regarding the heightened risk for
infection and cardiovascular disease. Educate patient regarding the aggressive lipid and
blood pressure goals to minimize risk for CAD.

Observation/ Out- Patient

Contact your healthcare provider if:


 The patient has a flare of lupus symptoms.
 The patient has a fever
 Patient feels like you are starting to get sick.
 Patient starts to urinate less than usual.
 The patient starts bleeding from nose or gums.
 Bruises easily.
 The patient has questions or concerns about his condition or care.
Seek care immediately, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if:
The patient has blood in your urine, bowel movement, or vomit.
 Experiencing severe abdominal pain.
 The patient is confused or feel dizzy or faint.
 The patient has numbness or weakness of your face or limbs, or have trouble seeing or
speaking.
 The patient have a seizure.
 Have new, sudden vision changes.
 Trouble breathing. chest pain, pressure, or discomfort that may spread to THE arms, jaw,
or back.
 Legs feel warm, tender, and painful. It may look swollen and red.
 You cough up blood.
The patient has questions or concerns about his condition or care.

Diet
 There is no special diet for lupus, despite numerous claims on the Internet, and in various
books and other publications. In general, you should try to eat a nutritious, well-balanced,
and varied diet that contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and
moderate amounts of meats, poultry, and fish.
 One food for people with lupus to avoid is alfalfa(legumes family). Alfalfa tablets have
been associated with reports of a lupus-like syndrome or lupus flares
 If you plan to add herbs, dietary supplements, or vitamins to your diet, you should
discuss your decision with your lupus doctor first
 Corticosteroids can elevate blood pressure and the levels of cholesterol and lipids in the
blood. If you are taking steroids, you should limit the fat and salt in your diet as both can
contribute to these conditions.

 Red meat can give you more protein than your kidneys can handle. If you have high
cholesterol or high triglyceride levels, red meat can raise these further. On the other hand,
if you have inflammation in your body you need more protein than when you’re healthy
Spiritual
 Advised the patient and her family to pray for fast recovery and guidance.
 Spend quality time with the family

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