A patient who is taking nicardipine (Cardene) develops skin lesions,itching,fever,and achy joints.What is your best first action?
A) Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
B) Document the finding as expected with this drug.
C) Administer a dose of oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl) .
D) Apply a thin coat of hydrocortisone ointment to the lesions.
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