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A nurse is educating a client who has a respiratory infection and a new prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax).
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply).
Choice A is wrong because azithromycin (Zithromax) should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.
Choice B is correct because azithromycin can cause liver damage and the client should report any signs of jaundice or dark urine as they may indicate liver problems.
Choice C is correct because azithromycin can interact with grapefruit juice and increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and QT interval prolongation.
Choice D is correct because the client should complete the full course of therapy as prescribed to prevent bacterial resistance and recurrence of infection.
Choice E is wrong because azithromycin should be stored in a refrigerator and discarded after 10 days if it is in a liquid form.
Choice A is wrong because azithromycin (Zithromax) should be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.
Choice B is correct because azithromycin can cause liver damage and the client should report any signs of jaundice or dark urine as they may indicate liver problems.
Choice C is correct because azithromycin can interact with grapefruit juice and increase the risk of side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache and QT interval prolongation.
Choice D is correct because the client should complete the full course of therapy as prescribed to prevent bacterial resistance and recurrence of infection.
Choice E is wrong because azithromycin should be stored in a refrigerator and discarded after 10 days if it is in a liquid form.