antimicrobials: fluroquinolones antibiotics

Question 1

fluroquinolones antibiotics MOA

Answer 1

inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis

Question 2

fluroquinolones antibiotics therapeutic uses

Answer 2

broad spectrum- treat urinary, resp, gi, bones, joint, skim, and soft tissue infections, also anthrax prophylaxis

Question 3

fluroquinolones antibiotics common meds

Answer 3

• ciprofloxacin
• ofloaxacin
• moxifloxacin
• levelfloxacin
• gemifloxacin

Question 4

fluroquinolones antibiotics complications

Answer 4

• gi discomfort
• achilles tendon rupture
• superinfection (thrush, vaginal yeast infection)
• phototoxicty (severe sunburn)

Question 5

fluroquinolones antibiotics contrainindcations

Answer 5

• children under 18 ( risk achilles tendon rupture)
• c-diff
• caution with older adults and cardiovascular disorders
• kidney issues

Question 6

fluroquinolones antibiotics interactions

Answer 6

• aluminum or magnesium containing antacids, iron salts, sucralfate, dairy (decrease absorption)
• theophylline (will increase levels)
• warfarin (will increase levels)

Question 7

fluroquinolones antibiotics nursing implications

Answer 7

• obtain specimens before starting antibiotic therapy
• monitor bun and creatinine levels
• give with no food
• monitor for pain/swelling/redness/ at ankles
• monitor mucus membranes (for trush)
• educate client to avoid sun exposure

Question 8

fluroquinolones antibiotics pt. teaching

Answer 8

• avoid sun exposure
• take with food
• report pain/ swelling/ redness on ankles
• report white patches in mouth or genitals
• sti ed if that is why they are receiving it