You Are Teaching a Patient About Possible Side Effects When

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are teaching a patient about possible side effects when taking penicillin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. What is the most common side effect you would stress in teaching the patient about this drug?

• A)Edema of the lower extremities
• B)Metallic taste in the mouth
• C)Ringing in the ears
• D)Loose stools

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