Which Side Effect of Clindamycin [Cleocin] Causes the Most Concern

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which side effect of clindamycin [Cleocin] causes the most concern and may warrant discontinuation of the drug?

• A) Diarrhea
• B) Headache
• C) Nausea
• D) Vomiting

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Definitions:

Lamellated Corpuscle

A nerve ending that is sensitive to pressure and vibration, found in the skin and certain other tissues.

Ruffini Ending

Ruffini endings are skin receptors that detect stretch, deformation within joints, and warmth, playing a significant role in proprioception and thermoreception.

Color-Blind

A condition characterized by an inability to distinguish between certain colors, typically resulting from a deficiency or absence of color-sensitive cells in the eye.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are responsible for color vision and function best in relatively bright light.