The nurse is caring for a patient in the immediate postoperative period following cardiac transplantation who is receiving mycophenolate (CellCept) twice a day IV. What will the nurse teach the patient regarding drug therapy? (Select all that apply

Question

) A) "The drug will be given orally as soon as possible.
B) "Take the medication three times a day."
C) "Avoid people with contagious diseases."
D) "Ask a pharmacist about drug–drug interactions before taking any over-the-counter (OTC) drug."
E) "Never miss a dose of medication."

Answer 1

A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse will explain that the IV medication will be changed to oral therapy when the patient is able to tolerate oral medications. The patient will take the medication twice a day, not three times a day. Care should be taken to never miss a dose. The patient should avoid other medications that are hepatotoxic or nephrotoxic due to a risk of increased toxicity so the patient should be taught to always consult a doctor or pharmacist before beginning an OTC drug. Patients who have immune suppression must be taught how to reduce risk of infection, including avoiding people with contagious diseases, such as colds or viruses.