A nurse is teaching a patient about the common adverse reactions that can occur with his prescribed therapy with cephalosporins. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient identifies which of the following?
Select all that apply.
A) Drowsiness
B) Headache
C) Constipation
D) Heartburn
E) Vomiting
Ans: B, D, E
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Common adverse reactions to cephalosporins include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, malaise, heartburn, and fever.
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