Question

The nurse has a prescription to give a first dose of hydrochlorothiazide to an assigned client. the nurse would question the prescription if the client has a history of allergy to which item?

Answer 1

Sulfa drugs, such as antibiotics that contain sulfonamides. Example: Some combination drugs such as Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Septra, Bactrim) and Erythromycin-sulfisoxazole contain sulfonamides.