A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acetaminophen for mild pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?

Jaundice

Fever

Diarrhea

Tinnitus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and jaundice is a sign of hepatic injury.
Monitoring for jaundice is essential.
B.   Acetaminophen is an antipyretic, and fever is not an adverse effect but rather an intended therapeutic effect.
C. Diarrhea is not a common adverse effect of acetaminophen.
D.   Tinnitus is not typically associated with acetaminophen use.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Bradycardia is not typically associated with an allergic reaction to amoxicillin.
B. Wheezing is a common sign of an allergic reaction, indicating potential respiratory distress.
C. Polyuria (increased urine output) is not a typical allergic reaction to amoxicillin.
D. Bruising is not a common allergic reaction to antibiotics and is more likely related to other factors.

A. "You must rinse your mouth out after each dose." B. "You should take this medication on an empty stomach." C. "You should take a calcium supplement while taking this medication." D. "You can expect some weight loss with this medication."

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Rinsing the mouth out after each dose is necessary for inhaled corticosteroids, not oral ones, to prevent oral thrush and other infections.
B. Prednisone is typically taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
C. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that can cause bone loss and osteoporosis when used for long-term management of chronic asthma. Therefore, the client should take a calcium supplement to prevent or reduce the risk of these complications.
D. Weight gain, rather than weight loss, is a common side effect of prednisone use.
Informing the client about potential changes in weight is important, but the expected effect is usually weight gain.

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