Author Question: A group of nursing students are reviewing information about fluoroquinolones. The students ... (Read 63 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about fluoroquinolones. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify that an empty stomach is essential for the administration of which drug?

A) Ciprofloxacin
B) Moxifloxacin
C) Levofloxacin
D) Norfloxacin

Question 2

A client is receiving a fluoroquinolone and is also taking ibuprofen for pain relief. The nurse would be alert for which of the following?

A) Increased risk for bleeding
B) Decreased effectiveness of the fluoroquinolone
C) Increased risk for seizures
D) Delayed elimination of the fluoroquinolone

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Although any of the fluoroquinolones can be given on an empty stomach, it is essential that norfloxacin is given in such a manner.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
When a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as ibuprofen is used in conjunction with a fluoroquinolone, the patient has an increased risk for seizures. An increased risk of bleeding would occur with oral anticoagulants in conjunction with fluoroquinolone therapy. Decreased effectiveness of the fluoroquinolone would occur if it was given with antacids, iron salts, or zinc because of decreased absorption of the antibiotic. Cimetidine interferes with the elimination of the fluoroquinolone, leading to prolonged presence of the drug in the bloodstream.