A Patient Who Has Had a Recent Organ Transplant Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who has had a recent organ transplant is taking sirolimus as part of the immunosuppressant therapy. Today, the patient realized that a dose was missed, and it is now time for the next dose. Which action is appropriate?

• A) Just take the dose that is now due, not both doses.
• B) Take the missed dose of sirolimus along with the next dose that is due.
• C) Take half of the missed dose along with the current dose that is due.
• D) Contact the transplant physician for instructions.

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