Author Question: After teaching a group of nursing students about fluoroquinolones, the instructor determines that ... (Read 89 times)

cmoore54 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After teaching a group of nursing students about fluoroquinolones, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when they identify which of the following as an example? Select all that apply.

A) Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
B) Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
C) Cephalexin (Keflex)
D) Spectinomycin (Trobicin)
E) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Question 2

A patient is to receive tetracycline therapy at home. After teaching the patient about foods to avoid when taking the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the patient states he will avoid which of the following?

Select all that apply.

A) Yogurt
B) Cheese
C) Calcium-fortified cereals
D) Citrus fruits
E) Green leafy vegetables

braelync · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, E
Feedback:
The fluoroquinolone drugs include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifloxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and ofloxacin (Floxin). Amoxicillin is an aminopenicillin. Spectinomycin is chemically related to but different from aminoglycosides.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
The patient should avoid dairy products including yogurt, cheese, milk, cream, ice cream, ice milk, or frozen custard before or after taking tetracycline. Citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables should not be avoided.