Patients taking a fluoroquinolone are encouraged to:

A.  nap 1 to 2 hours daily while takin the drug

B.  eat a high protein diet

C.  increase their fluid intake

D.  avoid foods high in carbohydrate

Which of the following complaints by a man taking vancomycin would be most indicative that he is experiencing ototoxicity?

A.  tingling of the extremities

B.  complaints that he is unable to hear the television

C.  changes in mental satus

D.  short periods of dizziness

When giving spectinomycin for gonorrhea, the nurse advises the patient to:

A.  return for a follow-up examination

B.  limit fluid intake to 1200 mL/day while taking the drug

C.  return the next day for a second injection

D.  avoid drinking alcohol for the next 10 days

When monitoring the IV infusion of vancomycin, the nurse makes sure the drug infuses over a period of 60 minutes because rapid infusion can result in:

A.  fluid overload and respiratory distress

B.  a sudden and profound fall in blood pressure

C.  fluid deficit and dehydration

D.  a sudden and severe rise in blood pressure

A patient is prescribed moxifloxacin.  The nurse notes that the patient is also taking an antacid.  The nurse correctly administers moxifloxacin:

A.  once daily orally, 4 hours before the antacid

B.  twice daily orally, immediately after the antacid

C.  once daily IM without regard to the administration of the antacid

D.  every 12 hours IV without regard to the administration of the antacid

A patient is prescribed 500 mg of vancomycin orally every 6 hours.  The drug is available in 500 mg tablets.  The nurse administers: