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Look at the table of medicine consumed by a patient below. In pairs, discuss the table below
based on the questions given.
Patient’s name Jaya Wiyana
DOB 05.07.63
Hospital No. 1878890
Date admission 15.01.19
The Drug Aspirin
Benefits Thin the blood and help the further attack
Medicine taken Dosage:75 mg for once /day after meals
1. What is the patient’s health issue?
2. What are the symptoms that may exist if the patient miss the medicine?
3. What are the side effects that might happen to the patient?
4. Why does the patient need to take the medicine after meals?
5. When does the right time to take the medicine?
In pairs, do a role play to fill at the table of medicine consumed by a patient. Choose one
of the disease below as the guidance to fill the form.
High uric acid High cholesterol Stomach ulcer eczema
Patient’s name ________________
DOB ________________
Hospital No. ________________
Date admission ________________
The Drug ________________
Benefits ________________
Side Effects ________________
Medicine taken ________________
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