NCLEX RN Practice Question # 677
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A client with a urinary tract infection is receiving ciprofloxacin by the intravenous (IV) route. The nurse appropriately administers the medication by performing which action?
CorrectAnswer: Option 1 is the correct answer.
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is prescribed for treatment of mild, moderate, severe, and complicated infections of the urinary tract, lower respiratory tract, and skin and skin structure. A single dose is administered slowly over 60 minutes to minimize discomfort and vein irritation. Ciprofloxacin is not lightsensitive, may be infused through a peripheral IV access, and is not given by IV push method.
Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, the appropriate way to administer an IV medication ciprofloxacin. Recall that this medication has adverse effects, so IV push would not be the recommended method of administration. Eliminate option 3 because of the closed-ended word, only. Next, it is necessary that the presence of light does not affect the integrity of this medication.IncorrectAnswer: Option 1 is the correct answer.
Rationale: Ciprofloxacin is prescribed for treatment of mild, moderate, severe, and complicated infections of the urinary tract, lower respiratory tract, and skin and skin structure. A single dose is administered slowly over 60 minutes to minimize discomfort and vein irritation. Ciprofloxacin is not lightsensitive, may be infused through a peripheral IV access, and is not given by IV push method.
Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, the appropriate way to administer an IV medication ciprofloxacin. Recall that this medication has adverse effects, so IV push would not be the recommended method of administration. Eliminate option 3 because of the closed-ended word, only. Next, it is necessary that the presence of light does not affect the integrity of this medication.
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase. It is highly active against aerobic, gram-negative bacilli.
Adverse Reactions:
- Tooth discoloration in infants
- Nausea and vomiting,
- rash,
- myalgia,
- arthralgia,
- tendinitis, headache