HESI RN
HESI RN 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. What instruction(s) should be included in the teaching plan? Select all that apply. What instruction(s) should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin can cause tendonitis or tendon rupture, photosensitivity, and crystalluria. Reporting tendon pain, limiting sun exposure, and increasing fluid intake are critical to prevent these adverse effects. Crushing tablets or using NSAIDs is not recommended due to altered absorption and increased tendon risk, respectively.
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