A patient with hepatitis has a prescription for alpha interferon. Which manifestation would indicate that the patient is experiencing an untoward effect of this medication?
1. Jaundice
2. Flulike syndrome
3. Gallbladder pain
4. Clay-colored stools
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Rationale 1: Jaundice is yellow-tinged skin associated with hepatitis.
Rationale 2: The patient who is receiving alpha interferon may experience a flulike syndrome.
Rationale 3: Gallbladder pain is the result of stones in the gallbladder.
Rationale 4: Clay-colored stool are associated with liver or biliary disease.
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