A Patient Who Recently Started on New Medications Notices That

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Multiple Choice

A patient who recently started on new medications notices that his urine now has a bluish tint.Which medication is most likely contributing to this finding?

• A)Ferrous sulfate
• B)Hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene (Maxzide, Dyazide)
• C)Levodopa (Sinemet)
• D)Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

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