DECEMBER 2004 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .
Your patient has a convincing history of a previous adverse allergic-type reaction to a sulfonamide antibiotic (S-ABx). Which one of the following statements is correct?
- There is a high likelihood that this patient will exhibit a similar reaction to furosemide (Lasix).
- There is a high likelihood that the patient will exhibit a similar reaction to certain oral anti-diabetes drugs.
- There is a high likelihood that the patient will exhibit a similar reaction to thiazide diuretics.
- The patient is at no increased risk for reactions to sulfonamide-containing non-antibiotics (N-ABx).
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