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audie

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A patient will receive oral ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to treat a urinary tract infection. The nurse provides teaching for this patient. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I may have abdominal pain and nausea, but these are usually mild.
  b. I should take this medication with food or milk to improve absorption.
  c. I should stop taking the medication immediately if I experience heel pain.
  d. I will need to use sunscreen every time I go outdoors.

Question 2

A patient who is taking calcium supplements receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for a urinary tract infection. The nurse will teach this patient to:
 
  a. consume extra fluids while taking the ciprofloxacin to prevent hypercalciuria.
  b. stop taking the calcium supplements while taking the ciprofloxacin.
  c. take the two medications together to increase the absorption of both.
  d. take the calcium either 6 hours before or 2 hours after taking the ciprofloxacin.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Dairy products inhibit the absorption of ciprofloxacin, so they should be avoided. Abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting are common and usually mild. Patients should stop taking the drug if heel pain occurs until tendonitis has been ruled out. Photosensitivity can occur, so sunscreen should be used.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Cationic compounds, including calcium supplements, can reduce the absorption of ciprofloxacin so proper interval dosing is necessary. Consuming extra fluids is not indicated. With proper interval dosing, it is not necessary to discontinue the calcium while giving the ciprofloxacin. These two medications should not be given together.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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