Which question would you be sure to ask a patient after giving any antibacterial drug?
a. "Are you allergic to any foods or medications?"
b. "Have you noticed any changes in your ability to remember things?"
c. "Do you know how to check your blood pressure and heart rate?"
d. "How many bowel movements do you have each day and what are they like?"
ANS: D
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