A nurse is caring for a client who is hospitalized with arthritis. Celecoxib is prescribed. The nurse reviews the client's medical record for which of the following that would contraindicate the use of this drug?
A) Allergy to sulfonamides
B) Diabetic retinopathy
C) Cataract
D) Acute gout
Ans: A
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Celecoxib is contraindicated among clients with allergy to sulfonamides. Ethambutol is contraindicated in clients with diabetic retinopathy and clients with cataracts. Pyrazinamide is contraindicated among clients with acute gout.
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