A client is being prescribed medication to treat polycystic kidney disease. Which of the following medications would be indicated for this client?
1. Cephalosporin
2. Antifungal
3. Antihypertensive
4. Antiarrhythmic
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Cephalosporins are considered first line antibiotics for management of cysts with polycystic kidney disease. Antifungal, antihypertensives, and antiarrhythmic medications are not used to treat this disorder.
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