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The nurse is caring for a patient who is concurrently taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should anticipate a(n)
 
  a. increase in the ciprofloxacin dose.
  b. decrease in the warfarin dose.
  c. increase in the warfarin.
  d. decrease in the ciprofloxacin dose.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient taking trovafloxacin (Trovan) for an infection. The nurse understands that the greatest concern with using trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin is the development of
 
  a. hepatotoxicity.
  b. weight loss.
  c. visual disturbances.
  d. anemia.


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

ANS: B
Ciprofloxacin can elevate levels of warfarin. The prothrombin time should be monitored, and the dosage of warfarin should be reduced as appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hepatotoxicity is the greatest concern. Trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin can cause liver enzyme abnormalities, symptomatic hepatitis, and acute hepatic necrosis.
Weight loss, visual disturbances, and anemia are not associated with trovafloxacin and alatrofloxacin.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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