The nurse is preparing the client for discharge after cardiac transplant. The client has a prescription for tacrolimus (Prograf). What should the nurse include in the instructions?
A) Do not take the medication with grapefruit juice.
B) The medication may be crushed and put in chocolate milk.
C) If a dose is skipped, you may double the next dose.
D) Do not take any over-the-counter medications.
A
Feedback:
Tacrolimus (Prograf) should not be taken with grapefruit juice. Omit the morning dose when and until blood work is completed. The medication should not be crushed. A double dose should not be taken unless approved by the physician. There are some medications that may be taken but prior approval should be had by the physician.
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