A Client Is Taking a High Dose of Azithromycin (Zithromax)

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client is taking a high dose of azithromycin (Zithromax) . The client should be monitored for which adverse reaction?

• A) Nephrotoxicity
• B) Hepatotoxicity
• C) Neurotoxicity
• D) Blood dyscrasias

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Definitions:

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