Question

a nurse is obtaining a clients health history. the client reports no allergies but has experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in the past. which of the following responses should the nurse make?
itching is an expected adverse effect of amoxicillin.
itching can indicate amoxicillin toxicity.
itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin.
itching can result from dry skin, which is often caused by amoxicillin.

Explanation:

Itching is a common sign of hypersensitivity (allergy - like reaction) to amoxicillin. While some medications have expected adverse effects, itching is not a typical "expected" adverse effect in the sense of being a non - allergic, common physiological response. Amoxicillin toxicity usually presents with more severe symptoms related to organ function (e.g., kidney or liver issues) rather than just itching. Dry skin is not a common side effect of amoxicillin that would lead to itching in the context of a drug reaction. Hypersensitivity is a key consideration when a patient reports itching after taking a medication like amoxicillin.

Answer:

"Itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin."