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meagbuch

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Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in which of the following clients? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Clients with diabetes
  B) Clients with hypertension
  C) Clients receiving dialysis
  D) Clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
  E) Clients with epilepsy

Question 2

A nursing student is engaged in researching information about fluoroquinolones. When reviewing the information, the student would most likely find that this class of drugs is effective in treating which type of infection? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Viral infections
  B) Gram-positive infections
  C) Fungal infections
  D) Gram-negative infections
  E) Parasitic infections



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
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Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in clients with diabetes, renal impairment, or history of seizures; older clients; and clients on dialysis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, D
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Fluoroquinolones are effective in treating infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.




meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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