Question

a nurse is reviewing the medication administration record of a client who has a history of stevens-johnson syndrome when taking sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. which of the following medications should the nurse identify as contraindicated for this client? prednisone furosemide lansoprazole digoxin

Explanation:

The client has a history of Stevens - Johnson syndrome with sulfamethoxazole - trimethoprim. Furosemide (a loop diuretic) has a sulfonamide structure, similar to sulfamethoxazole - trimethoprim. Medications with sulfonamide components can potentially trigger a similar adverse reaction (like Stevens - Johnson syndrome) in patients who are allergic or have had a severe reaction to sulfonamide - containing drugs. Prednisone is a steroid, lansoprazole is a PPI, and digoxin is a cardiac glycoside, none of which have a sulfonamide structure.

Answer:

Furosemide (the option with the label "Furosemide")