A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving penicillin. The nurse would assess for which of the following as a common adverse reaction?
A) Inflammation of the tongue and mouth
B) Impaired oral mucous membranes
C) Severe hypotension
D) Sudden loss of consciousness
Ans: A
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Some of the common adverse effects of penicillin are glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). Unless the adverse effects are severe, the drug may be continued as prescribed and the nurse would intervene to help the patient manage the common adverse reactions. Impaired oral mucous membranes would suggest a possible fungal superinfection in the oral cavity, whereas severe hypotension and sudden loss of consciousness are signs of anaphylactic shock; these are not common adverse effects of penicillin and require immediate medical attention.
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