ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 215 Questions
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A patient with diabetes who is on oral hypoglycemic medication has been prescribed levofloxacin. What should the nurse include in the patient's education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: You should monitor your blood glucose levels more frequently while on levofloxacin.
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1. Levofloxacin can interact with oral hypoglycemic medications used to manage diabetes, potentially leading to changes in blood glucose levels.
2. Monitoring blood glucose levels more frequently can help the patient and healthcare provider identify any fluctuations and make necessary adjustments to medication or diet.
3. This proactive approach can prevent hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia complications associated with the interaction between levofloxacin and diabetes medication.
Summary of other choices:
A: Incorrect. Antacids can interfere with the absorption of levofloxacin, so they should not be taken together.
B: Incorrect. Levofloxacin can be taken with or without food, so it does not need to be taken on an empty stomach.
C: Incorrect. NSAIDs can also interact with levofloxacin and may increase the risk of certain side effects.
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