Fluoroquinolones Flashcards
1
Q
“floxacin”
A
ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
2
Q
action of Fluoroquinolones
A
- broadspectrum
- bacteriocidal
- interferes with DNA replication in gram-negative bacteria
3
Q
indications of Fluoroquinolones
A
- tx of infection caused by E.coli and other bacteria
- chronic bacterial prostatitis
- acute sinusitis
- post-exposure inhalation anthrax
4
Q
side effects of Fluoroquinolones
A
- HA
- N/D
- elevated BUN, AST/ALT, serum creatinine, alkaline phosphatase
- decreased WBC and hematocrit
- rash
- photosensitivity
- achilles tendon rupture
5
Q
nursing considerations for Fluoroquinolones
A
- C & S before starting
- take 1 h before or 2 hr after meals with glass of water
- encourage fluids
- admin with antacids 2 hr after meds
- take full course
