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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a common side effect of erythromycin therapy that a nurse should monitor for in a patient?
A
Bradycardia
B
Nausea and vomiting
C
Hypertension
D
Hypoglycemia
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Understand that erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Recognize that antibiotics, including erythromycin, can have side effects that affect the gastrointestinal system.
Identify that nausea and vomiting are common gastrointestinal side effects associated with erythromycin therapy.
Consider the other options: bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypertension (high blood pressure), and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which are not typical side effects of erythromycin.
Conclude that a nurse should monitor for nausea and vomiting as a common side effect in patients receiving erythromycin therapy.