A patient is taking chloroquine (Aralen) for rheumatoid arthritis. What problem reported by the patient would the nurse suspect may be an adverse reaction of the medication?
A) "I have to urinate all the time."
B) "Sometimes I have blurred vision."
C) "I have tingling in my arms and legs."
D) "Sometimes I feel like I am off balance."
B
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Chloroquine (Aralen) can cause ocular toxicity with blurring of vision, color vision changes, corneal damage, and blindness. Increased urination, tingling, and numbness are signs of hyperkalemia and hypokalemia. Loss of balance can be caused by auditory damage due to drug toxicity.
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