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The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed to treat acne vulgaris. Which Of the following Options are complications of this medication? (Select All That Apply.)

Opioid toxicity triad

Achilles tendon rupture

Photosensitivity

Yellow or brown tooth discoloration

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : C,D

A. Incorrect: Opioid toxicity triad (respiratory depression, coma, pinpoint pupils) is not related to doxycycline.

B. Incorrect: Achilles tendon rupture is a complication of fluoroquinolones, not doxycycline.

C. Correct: Photosensitivity (increased sunburn risk) is a known side effect of doxycycline.

D. Correct: Doxycycline can cause permanent tooth discoloration if taken in children under 8 years old or during pregnancy.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Incorrect: Shortened QT interval is not associated with this type of medication.

B. Incorrect: Sedation is not a known side effect of antibiotics used for cervicitis.

C. Correct: Ototoxicity (manifesting as hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus) is a potential adverse effect of macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin, which is commonly prescribed for cervicitis.

D. Incorrect: Hepatotoxicity can occur with some medications but does not typically present with hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus.

A. Tooth discoloration B. Photosensitivity C. Prolonged QT intervals D. Shortened QT intervals

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Incorrect: Tooth discoloration is not a known complication of azithromycin.

B. Incorrect: Photosensitivity is more common with tetracyclines, not azithromycin.

C. Correct: Azithromycin can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias such as torsades de pointes.

D. Incorrect: Azithromycin does not shorten the QT interval.

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The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed to treat acne vulgaris. Which Of the following Options are complications of this medication? (Select All That Apply.)

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is C

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