PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 - Exam 2

PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 - Exam 2 ( 91 Questions)

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who reports his urine is red-orange. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications can cause this adverse effect?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A reason: Isoniazid is an antitubercular drug that can cause urine to turn dark yellow or brown, not red-orange.

Choice B reason: Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that can cause urine to turn blue-green, not red-orange.

Choice C reason: Rifampin is an antitubercular drug that can cause urine to turn red-orange, as well as other body fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears.

Choice D reason: Furosemide is a diuretic that can cause urine to become more concentrated and darker in color, but not red-orange.




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