A patient taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to treat a urinary tract infection complains of a sore throat. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which laboratory test(s)?
a. Complete blood count with differential
b. Throat culture
c. Urinalysis
d. Coagulation studies
ANS: A
A sore throat can indicate a life-threatening anemia, so a complete blood count with differential should be ordered.
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