A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Is to Begin Treatment

Multiple Choice

A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to begin treatment with glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) . Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?

A) Recommendation to drink at least 3 to 4 L daily
B) Need to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery
C) How to draw up and administer injections of the medication
D) Use of contraceptive methods other than oral contraceptives