A Patient Who Has Been Prescribed Flucytosine (Ancobon)reports Reduced Sensation

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been prescribed flucytosine (Ancobon) reports reduced sensation in the fingers and toes.What is your best action?

• A) Document the report as the only action.
• B) Hold the dose and notify the prescriber.
• C) Remind the patient to continue the drug as usual and to take a multiple vitamin daily.
• D) Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug side effect and to use injury precautions.

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