The nurse is administering levofloxacin to a client with a severe...

Question Answered step-by-step The nurse is administering levofloxacin to a client with a severe… The nurse is administering levofloxacin to a client with a severe infection. What issues are included in the black box warning for this classification of drugs? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Exacerbation of myasthenia gravis CNS effects Achilles tendon rupture Sudden cardiac arrest Peripheral neuropathy A young-adult, female client is to start a tetracycline antibiotic for treatment of acne. What teaching points should the nurse include in the education provided to this client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Complete the full course of therapy, as prescribed. Tetracycline antibiotics can cause birth defects in developing fetuses. Avoid sunlight and wear sun block and protective clothing because this drug can increase the chance of severe sunburns, also known as, a photosensitive reaction. Take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, either 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. This medication can make oral contraceptives less effective and some other form of birth-control is recommended to prevent pregnancy. Take at the same time as a glass of buttermilk or yogurt to prevent superinfection A client with tuberculosis will be starting on isoniazid, rifampin, and kanamycin for the initial phase of treatment. What education should the nurse provide this client? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, which can stain clothing and soft contact lenses. Isoniazid and rifampin can cause liver damage, avoid acetaminophen and alcohol while on these medications. Because isoniazid depletes vitamin B6, peripheral neuropathy can occur, and any numbness or tingling should be reported. Kanamycin can cause kidney and ear toxicity, therefore, report decrease urine output or hearing or balance disturbances. Take the medications exactly as prescribed to help prevent multi-drug resistant tuberculosis These anti-tubercular drugs will only be administered for about 7 days. Health Science Science Nursing NURS 3342 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)