When the client taking chlorpromazine (Thorazine), phenytoin (Dilantin), penicillin, and a multivitamin complains of a sunburn-like rash on the face and arms, the nurse would suspect the cause to be the
A) dilantin.
B) multivitamin.
C) penicillin.
D) tetracycline.

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Phenothiazines, tetracycline, diuretics, and sulfonamides are photosensitizing drugs that can cause a sunburn-like rash in areas of sun exposure.

When the Client Taking Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Phenytoin (Dilantin), Penicillin, and a Multivitamin