A patient was prescribed an oral antibiotic for the treatment of sinusitis. The patient has now stopped, stating she developed a rash shortly after taking the first dose of the drug. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
A) Encourage the woman to continue with the medication while monitoring her skin condition closely.
B) Refer the woman to her primary care provider to have the medication changed.
C) Arrange for the woman to go to the nearest emergency department.
D) Encourage the woman to take an OTC antihistamine with each dose of the antibiotic.
Ans: B
Feedback:
On discovery of a medication allergy, patients are warned that they have a hypersensitivity to a particular medication and are advised not to take it again. As a result, the patient would need to liaise with the primary care provider. There is no need for emergency care unless symptoms worsen to involve respiratory function. An antihistamine would not be an adequate or appropriate recommendation from the nurse.
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