The nurse would assess the client for which of the following allergies before beginning drug therapy with acetazolamide (Diamox)?

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Acetazolamide is a sulfonamide drug and therefore, the client should be assessed for any allergies to sulfonamides before beginning therapy. Allergies to aspirin, penicillin, or opioids are not directly related to an increased risk of an adverse reaction to acetazolamide.

The Nurse Would Assess the Client for Which of the Following