Before giving methenamine [Hiprex] to a patient, it is important for the nurse to review the patient's history for evidence of which problem?
a. Elevated blood urea nitrogen and creati-nine
b. History of reactions to antibiotic agents
c. Possibility of pregnancy
d. Previous resistance to antiseptic agents
A
Methenamine should not be given to patients with renal impairment, because crystalluria can occur. There is no cross-reactivity between methenamine and antibiotic agents. Methenamine is safe for use during pregnancy. There is no organism drug resistance to methenamine.
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