ATI RN
ATI Custom Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and a new prescription for IV rifampin. The nurse should instruct the client that they should expect to experience which of the following manifestations while taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Red-coloured urine. Rifampin is known to cause a harmless side effect of discoloration of bodily fluids, such as urine, sweat, and tears, to a red-orange color. This is due to the medication's chemical properties. Staining of teeth (
A) is associated with tetracycline antibiotics, not rifampin. Constipation (
C) is not a common side effect of rifampin. Black-colored stools (
D) could be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding but is not a typical side effect of rifampin.
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