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ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed azithromycin for a respiratory infection. The nurse should assess the patient's medical history for any past or current conditions related to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Prolonged QT interval. Azithromycin has a known side effect of prolonging the QT interval on an electrocardiogram, which can lead to serious cardiac arrhythmias.
Therefore, assessing the patient's medical history for any past or current conditions related to QT interval prolongation is essential to prevent potential cardiac complications.
Choices B, C, and D are not directly associated with azithromycin use and do not pose immediate risks to the patient in this context.
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