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What adverse effect should nurses be particularly aware of when administering quinolones?
What adverse effect should nurses be particularly aware of when administering quinolones?
Which of the following can reduce the oral absorption of quinolones?
Which of the following can reduce the oral absorption of quinolones?
What interaction should be considered when administering quinolones to a patient on anti-coagulants?
What interaction should be considered when administering quinolones to a patient on anti-coagulants?
What is an adverse effect that nurses should be particularly aware of when administering quinolones?
What is an adverse effect that nurses should be particularly aware of when administering quinolones?
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What interaction can reduce the oral absorption of quinolones?
What interaction can reduce the oral absorption of quinolones?
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Should quinolones be avoided in pre-pubescent children?
Should quinolones be avoided in pre-pubescent children?
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Which of the following can decrease the oral absorption of quinolones?
Which of the following can decrease the oral absorption of quinolones?
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What is the potential adverse effect of quinolones that is associated with an enhanced effect of warfarin?
What is the potential adverse effect of quinolones that is associated with an enhanced effect of warfarin?
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Why should the use of quinolones be avoided in pre-pubescent children?
Why should the use of quinolones be avoided in pre-pubescent children?
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Study Notes
Quinolones: Adverse Effects and Interactions
- Nurses should be particularly aware of the adverse effect of tendonitis and tendon rupture when administering quinolones.
Factors Affecting Oral Absorption
- The oral absorption of quinolones can be reduced by antacids, sucralfate, and products containing calcium, iron, or zinc.
Interactions with Anti-Coagulants
- The interaction between quinolones and warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding due to an enhanced effect of warfarin.
Contraindications
- Quinolones should be avoided in pre-pubescent children due to the potential for cartilage damage and growth abnormalities.
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Test your knowledge of quinolone antibiotics such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Levaquin with this quiz. Explore their potent broad-spectrum action, oral absorption, nursing considerations, potential adverse effects, and interactions. Evaluate whether the use of quinolones should be avoided in pre-pubescent children.
