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
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","D"]
Explanation
A. Incorrect – Blood creatinine: Measures kidney function but does not diagnose UTIs or identify the causative organism.
B. Incorrect – Blood culture: Used to detect bacteria in the bloodstream (e.g., sepsis) but does not identify a UTI-causing pathogen.
C. Correct – Urine culture and sensitivity: This test identifies the specific bacteria causing the UTI and determines which antibiotics will be most effective for treatment.
D. Incorrect – Complete Blood Count (CBC): Can show elevated WBCs, indicating infection, but does not determine the pathogen.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Correct: Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) by reducing the severity and duration of symptoms.
B. Incorrect: Metronidazole is an antibacterial and antiprotozoal drug, not used for viral infections.
C. Incorrect: Isoniazid is used for tuberculosis, not herpes zoster.
D. Incorrect: Cefepime is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial infections, not viral infections.
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