The nurse caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) anticipates that this infection will be treated by what class of antibiotics?
1. Fluoroquinolones
2. Macrolides
3. Cephalosporins
4. Penicillins
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The fluoroquinolones are not included in the treatment regimen for MAC.
Rationale 2: The macrolides are included in the treatment regimen for MAC.
Rationale 3: The cephalosporins are not included in the treatment regimen for MAC.
Rationale 4: The penicillins are not included in the treatment regimen for MAC.
Global Rationale: Treatment for MAC includes macrolide antibiotics, ethanbutol, and rifabutin. The other drug classes are not used in this treatment.
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