A client with myasthenia gravis improves and is discharged from the hospital. The discharge medications include pyridostigmine bromide 10 mg every 6 hours. The nurse evaluates that the drug regimen is understood when the client makes which statement?
A client with myasthenia gravis improves and is discharged from the hospital. The discharge medications include pyridostigmine bromide 10 mg every 6 hours. The nurse evaluates that the drug regimen is understood when the client makes which statement?
"I will take the medication on an empty stomach." "I need to set an alarm so I take the medication on time." "It will be important to check my heart rate before taking the medication." "I should monitor for an increase in blood pressure after taking the medication."

Because Pyridostigmine is a vital drug that must be taken on time. A missed or late dose can result in severe respiratory and neuromuscular consequences or even death. It should be taken with a small amount of food to prevent gastric irritation. In addition, the patient, should have his pulse rate checked before taking the medication. This medication can cause hypotension, which is a sign of cholinergic crisis.