Question

a patient prescribed an immunosuppressive therapy oral agent mycophenolate mofetil (mmf) 0.5 g twice daily is reporting nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea. what initial intervention will the prescribing healthcare provider implement to best manage these side effects? a. prescribe one dose (1 gram) daily. b. suggest the medication to be taken at bedtime. c. prescribe the total daily dose to be divided and administered four times per day. d. reduce daily dosage to 0.25 g twice per day. clear my choice

Explanation:

Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunosuppressive drug. Gastrointestinal side - effects like nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea are common. Taking the medication at bedtime (option b) can help reduce these symptoms as the patient is in a more relaxed state and may be less likely to experience immediate discomfort compared to taking it during the day when more active. Option a increases the single - dose size which may exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms. Option c divides the dose into more frequent administrations but does not address the issue of when the drug is taken. Option d reduces the total daily dose which may not be the initial step as it could compromise the immunosuppressive effect before trying non - dosage related interventions.

Answer:

B. Suggest the medication to be taken at bedtime.