Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The client on Floxin must be alerted to which of the following adverse effects?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Floxin is a quinolone antibiotic used in respiratory infections and pelvic and reproductive infections. Rarely, quinolones can cause tendon sheath rupture, usually of the Achilles. At the first indication of tendon pain, the antibiotic should be discontinued.