A Patient with a Urinary Tract Infection Is Given a Prescription

question 46

Multiple Choice

A patient with a urinary tract infection is given a prescription for TMP/SMZ. When reviewing the drug with the patient, the provider learns that the patient has type 1 diabetes mellitus and consumes alcohol heavily. What action will the provider take?

• A) Prescribe a different antibiotic for this patient.
• B) Order daily blood glucose determinations while giving TMP/SMZ.
• C) Suggest that the patient take a potassium supplement while taking TMP/SMZ.
• D) Suggest that the patient avoid excessive fluid intake while taking TMP/SMZ.

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