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D2AR0N

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When teaching a client taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro), the nurse should instruct the client to avoid:
 
  a. taking the medication with meals.
  b. antacids four hours before and two hours after oral dosing.
  c. direct sunlight.
  d. taking medication with vitamins without iron.

Question 2

A client is prescribed azithromycin for a respiratory infection. The nurse understands that this agent is a:
 
  a. fluoroquinolone. c. carbapenem.
  b. tetracycline. d. macrolide.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Taking Cipro with meals will decrease the N/V (nausea and vomiting) associated with this drug.
B Correct: Antacids interfere with the absorption of ciprofloxacin.
C Incorrect: Ciprofloxacin is not associated with photosensitivity.
D Incorrect: Cipro should not be taken with iron.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
B Incorrect: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
C Incorrect: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
D Correct: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.


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