A patient is started on sulfamethoxazole–trimethoprim (Bactrim) for a urinary infection. What would contraindicate the use of Bactrim with this patient?
A) Liver failure
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Bone marrow depression
D) Congestive heart failure
A
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Hepatic disease contraindicates the use of Bactrim. The other listed health problems do not necessarily preclude the safe use of Bactrim.
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A) True B) False
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