A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for amoxicillin.
Which of the following findings indicates that the client is having an allergic reaction to the medication?

Choice A rationale:

Donepezil is a medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and does not typically cause urinary retention.

Choice B rationale:

Scopolamine, an anticholinergic drug, can cause urinary retention. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps to contract the bladder muscles and relax the urinary sphincters to allow urination.

Choice C rationale:

Metoprolol is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems. It does not typically cause urinary retention.

Choice D rationale:

Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and does not typically cause urinary retention.

Choice A rationale:

Hypotension is not typically a symptom of withdrawal from diazepam. Withdrawal from diazepam, a benzodiazepine, usually results in symptoms opposite to its therapeutic effects.

Choice B rationale:

Drowsiness is not a symptom of withdrawal from diazepam. In fact, insomnia or difficulty sleeping may occur during withdrawal.

Choice C rationale:

Anorexia or loss of appetite may occur during withdrawal from some substances but it’s not typically associated with benzodiazepine withdrawal.

Choice D rationale:

Tremors are a common symptom of withdrawal from diazepam. Other symptoms can include anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and even seizures in severe cases.