Question

a client with rheumatoid arthritis is receiving a prescription for minocycline. which side effect is most important for the nurse to instruct the client to report?
a nausea and vomiting.
b abdominal pain and diarrhea.
c headache and mouth sores.
d loss of balance and dizziness.

Explanation:

Minocycline, a tetracycline antibiotic, has a known side effect of vestibular toxicity which causes loss of balance, dizziness, and vertigo. Nausea/vomiting (A), abdominal pain/diarrhea (B), and headache/mouth sores (C) are less specific or severe compared to the vestibular side effects that need immediate reporting.

Answer:

D. Loss of balance and dizziness