HESI RN
HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a client who is taking ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets which were prescribed because of a suspected anthrax exposure. Which instructions should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, risks tendonitis/tendon rupture (
A), requiring immediate reporting, especially in older adults or those on corticosteroids. It causes photosensitivity (
D), necessitating sun protection. NSAIDs (
B) increase seizure risk, not recommended. Crushing tablets (
C) alters efficacy and is contraindicated.
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