A patient is taking trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ). To help the patient avoid the side effects associated with this drug, the nurse should encourage the patient to
a. take the medication with food.
b. maintain adequate hydration.
c. avoid the use of Tylenol.
d. limit alcohol intake.
B
TMP-SMZ can cause blood dyscrasias and crystalluria. To prevent this, the patient should main-tain adequate hydration.
The medication can be taken with food.
Neither Tylenol nor alcohol need be avoided by patients taking TMP-SMZ.
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