Cardiovascular Drugs and Medications Q 77

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A nurse is interviewing a patient who is about to receive bumetanide (Bumex). Which of the following is a concern related to the administration of the medication?

  

     A. Penicillin allergy

     B. Sulfa allergy

     C. Soy-containing allergy

     D. Cephalosporin allergy

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Sulfa allergy

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Loop diuretics such as bumetanide are sulfa-based medications, and a client with sulfa allergy is at risk for an allergic reaction.

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