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    Ati nurs 180 pharmacology proctored exam

    A client diagnosed with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is prescribed sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. Which of the following conditions below would be a contraindication for this medication?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Uterine cancer: No known contraindications exist between this condition and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. B. Client taking captopril for hypertension: Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim can increase potassium levels, and captopril (an ACE inhibitor) also raises potassium levels. Using these drugs together increases the risk of hyperkalemia, a dangerous condition. C. Osteoporosis: This condition does not contraindicate the use of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim. D. Multiple Sclerosis: No known contraindications exist for this condition with sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim.

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