ATI RN
ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client receiving ciprofloxacin (Cipro) for the treatment of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse will include which black box warning (BBW) in the discharge education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: This drug has a black box warning for causing tendon rupture. Ciprofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics, which carry a black box warning due to the risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis. This warning is important for the nurse to include in discharge education to alert the client about this serious potential side effect. Tendon rupture can occur during or after treatment, particularly in older adults and those taking corticosteroids. The other choices (A, C,
D) are incorrect because there is no direct association between ciprofloxacin and endometrial cancers, thromboembolic events, or thrombocytopenia. It is crucial for the nurse to prioritize educating the client about the most relevant and serious black box warning associated with the medication to ensure client safety and understanding.
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