In addition, nurses should also educate patients on how certain foods & beverages such as grapefruit juice, alcohol or caffeine can increase the risk for certain side effects depending on which drugs are being taken concurrently. Clinicians should also ensure their patients are aware of which OTC items, such as aspirin (e.g.Aspirin can interact with prescribed medications. Teach patients to take precautions when using these products.
Lastly, it is recommended that nurses provide lists of available resources (such as websites/apps providing nutrition information) which help individuals make better informed decisions regarding their diets in order to minimize potential adverse reactions between drugs & edibles going forward. As a conclusion, following the CDC guidelines on drug-food interaction allows advanced practice nursing to provide more comprehensive patient care and reduce unnecessary risks related to improper medication use during patient education sessions.