A Cholinergic Drug Is Prescribed for a Patient with a New

question 12

Multiple Choice

A cholinergic drug is prescribed for a patient with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. What is important to include in the teaching?

• A) Give daytime doses close together for maximal therapeutic effect.
• B) Take the medication with meals to avoid gastrointestinal distress.
• C) Take the medication 30 minutes before eating to improve swallowing and chewing.
• D) Take the medication only if difficulty swallowing occurs during a meal.

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