Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 472 of 2368
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed azithromycin. For which client should the nurse use the medication cautiously?
- A client with seasonal allergies
- A client with liver disease
- A client with a previously sprained ankle
- A client with mild lactose intolerance
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Correct answer: A client with liver disease
Macrolides can significantly affect liver function and should be used cautiously with liver impairment.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: MACROLIDES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026