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Commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents
Commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents ( 5 Questions)
A client with a bacterial skin infection is prescribed cephalexin (Keflex).
The nurse should instruct the client to report which adverse effect of this medication?
Choice A is wrong because diarrhea is a common side effect of cephalexin that usually does not need medical attention unless it is severe or watery.
Choice B is wrong because headache is not a common or serious side effect of cephalexin.
A rash is a possible adverse effect of cephalexin (Keflex), a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections. A rash may indicate an allergic reaction to the medication, which can be serious and require immediate medical attention.
Choice D is wrong because nausea is a common side effect of cephalexin that usually does not need medical attention unless it is persistent or severe.
A rash is a possible adverse effect of cephalexin (Keflex), a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections. A rash may indicate an allergic reaction to the medication, which can be serious and require immediate medical attention.
Choice A is wrong because diarrhea is a common side effect of cephalexin that usually does not need medical attention unless it is severe or watery.
Choice B is wrong because headache is not a common or serious side effect of cephalexin.
Choice D is wrong because nausea is a common side effect of cephalexin that usually does not need medical attention unless it is persistent or severe.