Sulfonamides are contraindicated for newborns because of the drugs' potential to cause:
a. hypersensitivity.
b. hematologic toxicity.
c. kernicterus.
d. renal toxicity.
Question 2
A patient using dorzolamide telephones a nurse, reporting, My eyes and eyelids got very red after I put the drops in. Is that normal? Select the nurse's best response.
a. This is a normal and transient reaction. Continue the drops as prescribed.
b. This is a common side effect and means that the drug is working.
c. You are using the drug too frequently. Skip every other dose for the next week.
d. Stop using the drops and come to the office as soon as possible.