Itraconazole (Sporanox) has been prescribed for a patient with onychomycosis. Prior to the use of this drug, the nurse should review the patient's history and assess the patient for which co-morbid condition?
a. Heart failure
b. Asthma
c. Lupus
d. Osteoarthritis
ANS: A
The nurse should assess the patient for heart failure, because this medication causes cardiac suppression.
Sporanox is not contraindicated for patients with asthma, lupus, or osteoarthritis.
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