ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a fungal infection and prescribed fluconazole (Diflucan). Which of the following side effects should the nurse caution the client regarding?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increase in the client's liver panel. Fluconazole can cause hepatotoxicity, leading to elevated liver enzymes. It is crucial for the nurse to caution the client about this potential side effect to monitor for signs of liver damage.
B: Increase in the client's creatinine clearance is not a common side effect of fluconazole.
C: Change in color of secretions is not typically associated with fluconazole.
D: Red Man syndrome is a side effect of vancomycin, not fluconazole.
Overall, the nurse should prioritize monitoring liver function due to the potential hepatotoxicity of fluconazole.
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