Pyrantel has been prescribed for a patient with roundworms. The patient demonstrates understanding of the teaching about this drug when the patient identifies which of the following as an adverse reaction that should be reported to the health care provide
A) Abdominal cramping
B) Headache
C) Nausea
D) Rashes
Ans: D
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Rashes are a serious adverse reaction associated with pyrantel and should be reported immediately. Headache, nausea, and abdominal cramping are not major side effects associated with pyrantel.
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