Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking metronidazole to treat an anaerobic intra - abdominal bacterial infection. the nurse should recognize that cautious use of the medication is indicated if the client also has which of the following conditions?

• seizure disorder
• hearing loss
• asthma
• anemia

Explanation:

Metronidazole (Flagyl) has a risk of causing central nervous system (CNS) effects, including seizures. So, for a client with a seizure disorder, cautious use of metronidazole is indicated because it can lower the seizure threshold. Hearing loss is not a typical concern with metronidazole (aminoglycosides are more associated with hearing loss). Asthma and anemia are not directly related to metronidazole's cautions.

Answer:

A. Seizure disorder