The nurse plans to monitor a client for dermatologic toxicities after administering which medication?
1. Salicylates
2. Antiseizure drugs
3. Antithyroid drugs
4. Loop diuretic
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Salicylates are associated with neurotoxicity.
Rationale 2: Antiseizure drugs are associated with dermatologic toxicity.
Rationale 3: Antithyroid drugs are associated with bone marrow toxicity.
Rationale 4: Loop diuretics are associated with neurotoxicity.
Global Rationale: Antiseizure drugs are associated with dermatologic toxicity. Salicylates are associated with neurotoxicity. Antithyroid drugs are associated with bone marrow toxicity. Loop diuretics are associated with neurotoxicity.
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