The nurse has provided education to a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on minocycline (Minocin). Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the drug's adverse effects?
a. "It's not uncommon to experience a headache."
b. "It may make my urine tea colored."
c. "Constipation is a common side effect, and I will need extra fluids to prevent this."
d. "I will call my prescriber if I develop a skin rash or dizziness."
ANS: D
Adverse effects associated with minocycline are skin rash and dizziness and should be reported to the health care provider.
Headache is not associated with minocycline.
Minocycline does not affect the color of the urine.
Diarrhea, rather than constipation, is an adverse effect of tetracyclines such as minocycline.
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