The nurse is counseling a patient who will begin taking a sulfonamide drug to treat a urinary tract infection. What information will the nurse include in teaching?
a. "Drink several quarts of water daily."
b. "If stomach upset occurs, take an antacid."
c. "Limit sun exposure to no more than 1 hour each day."
d. "Sore throat is a common, harmless side effect."
ANS: A
Patients should drink several quarts of water daily while taking sulfonamides to prevent crystalluria. Patients should not take antacids with sulfonamides. Patients should not go out into the sun. Sore throat should be reported.
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