A primary care NP prescribes TMP/SMX for a patient who is experiencing an exacerbation of COPD.The patient calls the NP 2 days later to report increased fever,cough,and shortness of breath.The NP should tell the patient:

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Fever,cough,and shortness of breath are included on a list of symptoms that may be early signs of serious reactions.Patients experiencing these symptoms should stop taking the medication immediately.Sore throat and arthralgia should also be reported but are not more worrisome than the symptoms this patient is experiencing.The patient should not continue the medication.Changing to another sulfonamide is incorrect because similar symptoms would occur.

A Primary Care NP Prescribes TMP/SMX for a Patient Who