A primary care NP is preparing to prescribe a fluoroquinolone for a patient who has a history of alcohol abuse that has caused liver damage. The NP should choose:
a. norfloxacin.
b. levofloxacin.
c. gemifloxacin.
d. ciprofloxacin.
B
Levofloxacin has less risk of hepatic adverse events than other fluoroquinolones.
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