When describing the adverse reactions associated with anti-infectives for UTIs, which of the following would the nurse explain as being most common?
A) Gastrointestinal
B) Dermatologic
C) Neurologic
D) Urologic
Ans: A
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Although dermatologic reactions such as rash, pruritus, and photosensitivity reactions can occur and neurologic reactions such as dizziness, drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, and weakness can occur, adverse reactions associated with anti-infectives are primarily gastrointestinal in nature.
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