The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with fibrocystic disease and prescribed danazol (Danocrine). Which is essential before drug therapy is initiated?
A) Pregnancy test
B) Liver function test
C) MUGA scan
D) Blood chemistry
A
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Before initiating drug therapy, it is essential to confirm that the client is not pregnant. Ingesting danazol (Danocrine) may be teratogenic to the fetus. Liver function test, MUGA scan, and blood chemistry can provide relevant information of the status of the liver, heart, and general overall condition.
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