A nurse makes a list of symptoms that a patient who is taking methimazole (Tapazole), a thionamide drug, should report.What should this list include? (Select all that apply.)

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Methimazole (Tapazole) can cause liver problems (hence jaundice), agranulocytosis (which could lead to infections and symptoms like blood in the stool), and skin reactions (rash). It is also teratogenic, so becoming pregnant while on this medication is a concern that should be reported. Urine retention is not a commonly reported side effect of methimazole.

A Nurse Makes a List of Symptoms That a Patient