A 56-year-old female has been prescribed hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) to treat symptoms of Sjögren syndrome. Which of the following complications should the adult-gerontology primary care NP monitor during therapy? A. Hyperglycemia. B. Liver failure. C. Vision changes. (CORRECT) Serious side effect in the elderly is blurred vision or other vision changes which may be permanent in some cases. (medlineplus.gov > meds) D. Hypokalemia.
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