ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking metronidazole. Which of the following sense alterations should the nurse include as an adverse effect of metronidazole?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Metallic taste. Metronidazole can cause a metallic taste as an adverse effect due to its interaction with taste receptors in the mouth. This occurs when the drug is absorbed systemically and reaches the saliva, affecting the taste buds. Hearing loss (
B), olfactory changes (
C), and alterations in touch (
D) are not typically associated with metronidazole use. Metallic taste is a common and well-documented side effect, making it the correct choice in this scenario.
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