NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
antibiotic
A
atorvastatin
B
acetaminophen
C
pseudoephedrine
D
ciprofloxacin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bottom Line. Ciprofloxacin is an effective antibiotic that treats a wide variety of infections; however, it should not be given to children aged less than 18 and in adults, it should be reserved for infections that are not treated by other antibiotics. Severe side effects include tendinitis and tendon rupture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Do not take the following drugs within 2 hours of taking CIPROFLOXOCIN: antacids such as Maalox or Mylanta, vitamins, iron supplements, zinc supplements, or sucralfate (Carafate). You may take them 2 hours after or 6 hours before CIPROFLOXOCIN.

Detailed explanation-3: -Feeling sick (nausea) If you feel sick after taking the tablets or liquid, stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food while you’re taking this medicine. Diarrhoea. Redness or discomfort in the eye. Bad taste in the mouth. White specks on the surface of your eye.

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