You are teaching a patient about possible side effects when taking penicillin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. What is the most common side effect you would stress in teaching the patient about this drug?

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Loose stools are the most common side effect of penicillin due to disruption of the normal gut flora. While the other options (edema, metallic taste, and ringing in the ears) are all possible side effects of penicillin, they are much less common than loose stools.

You Are Teaching a Patient About Possible Side Effects When