The nurse is teaching a client about possible adverse reactions that can occur with tetracyclines.
The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client identifies which of the following?

Choice A rationale:

Drowsiness is not a common adverse reaction to cephalosporin antibiotics. It is more likely to be associated with medications that have sedative effects.

Choice B rationale:

Headache is a possible adverse reaction to cephalosporins, but it is not a common or specific symptom that the patient needs to report. Headaches are a relatively mild and self-limiting side effect.

Choice C rationale:

Constipation is not a typical adverse reaction to cephalosporin therapy. Gastrointestinal side effects associated with these antibiotics are more commonly diarrhea or nausea. Hypertension (Choice D) is a potential adverse reaction to cephalosporin antibiotics, particularly in patients who are sensitive to changes in blood pressure. It's important for the patient to recognize this symptom and report it promptly, as uncontrolled hypertension can lead to serious health problems. .

Choice A rationale:

Anthelmintic drugs are contraindicated in patients who are pregnant because these drugs can potentially harm the developing fetus. Many anthelmintic drugs have not been studied extensively in pregnant women, and their safety in pregnancy has not been established. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid using anthelmintic drugs in pregnant patients to minimize potential risks to both the mother and the fetus.

Choice B rationale:

Anthelmintic drugs should be used cautiously in patients with myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue. Some anthelmintic drugs may have neuromuscular side effects, which can worsen the symptoms in individuals with myasthenia gravis. Therefore, caution is warranted when considering anthelmintic therapy in these patients.

Choice C rationale:

Clinical depression is not a contraindication for anthelmintic drugs. While some side effects of anthelmintic drugs may include mood changes or psychiatric symptoms, these drugs are primarily used to treat parasitic infections and are not contraindicated in patients with clinical depression. The benefits of treating the parasitic infection may outweigh the potential psychiatric side effects.

Choice D rationale:

Children younger than 15 years are not necessarily contraindicated for anthelmintic drugs. The choice of anthelmintic therapy in pediatric patients should be based on the specific drug, the type of parasitic infection, and the age and weight of the child. Anthelmintic drugs are often used in children to treat parasitic infections, but the choice of drug and the dosing regimen should be carefully selected based on individual patient characteristics.