After reviewing information about lincosamide therapy, a group of nursing students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a contraindication?
A) Children younger than 9 years
B) Patients with pre-existing liver disease
C) Patients taking cisapride
D) Patients with myasthenia gravis
Ans: C
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Lincosamide is contraindicated in patients taking cisapride. Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children younger than 9 years of age and pregnant women. Macrolides are contraindicated in patients with pre-existing liver disease and patients with myasthenia gravis.
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