A female client with herpes zoster is prescribed acyclovir (Zovirax), 200 mg P.O. every 4 hours while awake.
The nurse should inform the client that this drug may cause:
a- palpitations.
b- dizziness.
c- diarrhea.
d- metallic taste.
Answer C.
Oral acyclovir may cause such adverse GI effects as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
It isn’t associated with palpitations, dizziness, or a metallic taste.
The nurse should inform the client that this drug may cause:
a- palpitations.
b- dizziness.
c- diarrhea.
d- metallic taste.
Answer C.
Oral acyclovir may cause such adverse GI effects as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
It isn’t associated with palpitations, dizziness, or a metallic taste.