A patient is prescribed an oral fluoroquinolone drug. Which precaution should you follow when administering this drug?
a. Give this drug with food.
b. Give a full glass of water to drink with this drug.
c. Give the drug before meals.
d. Give the drug with a glass of milk.
ANS: B
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