A patient is taking sulfisoxazole. The patient calls the primary care NP to report abdominal pain, nausea, and insomnia. The NP should:
a. change to TMP/SMX.
b. tell the patient to stop taking the drug immediately.
c. reassure the patient that these are minor adverse effects of this drug.
d. order a CBC with differential, platelets, and a stool culture.
C
These side effects are considered common minor side effects of sulfonamide medications. They occur with all drugs in this class, so changing to TMP/SMX is not indicated. The patient should continue taking the medication. It is not necessary to perform laboratory tests.
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