Cipro

Question 1

Classification

Answer 1

Fluoroquinolone, anti-infective

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

Bactericidal, interferes with bacterial cell production

Question 3

Dosage

Answer 3

250-750 mg q 12h

Max 800 mg/day

Question 4

Side effect

Answer 4

N/V,diarrhea, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence, confusion, crystluria

Question 5

Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones

Question 6

Absorption

Answer 6

Absorbed- GI tract
Metabolized- liver
Excreted- urine

Question 7

Nursing interventions

Answer 7

Question for allergies to cipro & quinolones