A child is taking methimazole (MTZ). What does the nurse teach parents to report immediately? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Brittle hair
B.
Dry skin
C.
Headache
D.
Jaundice
E.
Pink or red urine
ANS: D, E
Methimazole has some side effects that can be serious. Jaundice can signal hepatic failure and pink/red urine can be a manifestation of glomerulonephritis, and so both should be reported without delay. The other manifestations are not due to side effects of this drug.
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