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    Ati Lpn Pharmacology Quiz Proctored Exam

    A patient at a rehabilitation center is prescribed erythromycin. The nurse is reviewing the patient's medication list, checking to see if there are medications that should not be taken with this antibiotic. One medication is found. What medication should not be taken with erythromycin?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Lovastatin: Erythromycin can inhibit the metabolism of statins like lovastatin, increasing the risk of serious side effects such as myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. The interaction between erythromycin and lovastatin is significant and should be avoided. B. Lasix: Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic, and there are no significant interactions with erythromycin that would warrant avoiding its concurrent use. C. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and while it can interact with many medications, there is no significant interaction with erythromycin. D. Lisinopril: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor, and there are no significant interactions with erythromycin that would warrant avoiding its concurrent use.

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