A Cholinergic Drug Is Prescribed for a Patient with a New

A cholinergic drug is prescribed for a patient with a new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. What is important to include in the teaching?

A) Give daytime doses close together for maximal therapeutic effect.
B) Take the medication with meals to avoid gastrointestinal distress.
C) Take the medication 30 minutes before eating to improve swallowing and chewing.
D) Take the medication only if difficulty swallowing occurs during a meal.