A nurse is preparing to administer sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) to a client with inflammatory bowel disease
The nurse checks the client's medical record for a history of hypersensitivities, understanding that the drug should not be administered to a client with hypersensitivity to which of the following drugs? Select all that apply.
A) Enalapril (Vasotec)
B) Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
C) Azithromycin (Zithromax)
D) Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Ans: D
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Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) is an aminosalicylate. The use of aminosalicylates is contraindicated in clients with hypersensitivity to sulfonamides and sulfites, which includes sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim).
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