A nurse would use caution when administering itraconazole (Sporanox) to clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply
A) Hypertension
B) Glaucoma
C) HIV
D) Hypochlorhydria
E) GERD
Ans: C, D
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Itraconazole (Sporanox) should be used with caution in clients with HIV infection and hypochlorhydria.
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