A pituitary drug is prescribed for a patient with a hormone deficiency, and the nurse provides instructions about the medication. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?

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The medication does not lead to a cure but does help to alleviate the symptoms of the disease for which it is being given. The patient needs to avoid alcohol while taking any of the pituitary drugs. Instruct the patient not to discontinue this drug abruptly because of possible negative consequences to the patient and the levels of pituitary hormones. Any fever, sore throat, joint pain, or muscular pain needs to be reported to the prescriber immediately.

A Pituitary Drug Is Prescribed for a Patient with a Hormone