Respiratory Drugs and Medications Q 9

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A nurse is giving instructions to a client receiving Pyrazinamide. Which of the following is not true regarding this medication?

  

     A. Take the medication with food.

     B. Photosensitivity is one of the side effects.

     C. It enhances the effect of allopurinol.

     D. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus.

    

    

Correct Answer: C. It enhances the effect of allopurinol.

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Patients taking pyrazinamide decrease the effects of allopurinol, colchicine, probenecid, and sulfinpyrazone.

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Option A: Taken with food to reduce gastric upset.

Option B: To instruct the client to avoid sunlight.

Option D: This medication causes hyperglycemia.

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