ATI RN
ATI Nurs 180 Pharmacology Quiz II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who recently traveled to a malaria-stricken country. The client is diagnosed with malaria and is prescribed chloroquine (Aralen). Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse educate the client regarding this medication?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Retinal toxicity. Chloroquine can cause retinal toxicity, leading to vision changes and potential permanent vision loss. This is a well-known adverse effect of the medication and is important for the nurse to educate the client about.
Choice B: Tumors and
Choice D: Cancer are not associated with chloroquine use.
Choice C: Pancytopenia is a possible adverse effect of some other medications but not typically associated with chloroquine.
Therefore, the nurse should focus on educating the client about the risk of retinal toxicity when taking chloroquine.
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