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MirandaLo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following adverse effects should a patient with a urinary tract infection be taught are most common in people receiving norfloxacin (Noroxin)?

a. Headache and dizziness
b. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
c. Agitation and insomnia
d. Rash or pruritus

Question 2

Which of the following factors are considered to be absolute contraindications to use of throm-bolytic therapy? Select all that apply.

a. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) within previous 3 months
b. Aneurysm
c. Intracranial neoplasm
d. Platelet count under 100,000 mm3
e. Age greater than 65 years
f. History of mitral valve prolapse

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Overall, quinolones are fairly well tolerated, although gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects are most common. The typical complaints include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flatulence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Factors that are considered absolute contraindications to use of thrombolytic therapy include ex-periencing CVA within the previous 3 months, aneurysm, intracranial neoplasm, and platelet count under 100,000 mm3. A history of mitral valve prolapse is not a contraindication to use, nor is age greater than 65 years.