Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking oral erythromycin. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates the client is experiencing a common adverse effect of this medication?
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Correct Answer:
"The client had a small amount of yellow emesis."
Rationale:
🔶 Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, commonly causes gastrointestinal upset, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea, due to its prokinetic effect on GI motility.
🔶 The report of yellow emesis indicates vomiting, which aligns with this known adverse effect and is one of the most frequently reported issues with erythromycin therapy.
🔶 This effect occurs even at therapeutic doses and is dose-dependent, sometimes leading to poor adherence to the medication if not managed properly.
🔶 Monitoring for dehydration and advising the client to take the medication with food (if not contraindicated) can help reduce GI distress.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
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