The nurse should teach the client taking itraconazole (Sporanox) capsules that:
1. the medication may take 2 or more weeks to reach therapeutic levels.
2. the medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
3. the skin could turn yellow.
4. gynecomastia could occur.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: It can take 2 weeks for this medication to reach therapeutic levels.
Rationale 2: The medication should be taken with food.
Rationale 3: Itraconazole does not turn the skin yellow.
Rationale 4: Gynecomastia does not occur.
Global Rationale: The drug may take up to 2 weeks to take effect, should be taken with food, does not cause yellowing of the skin, and does not cause gynecomastia.
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