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The client on Floxin must be alerted to which of the following adverse effects?

  • A. stunting of height in teens and young adults
  • B. propensity of anovulatory uterine bleeding
  • C. intractable diarrhea
  • D. tendon rupture
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.