The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients with infection. The nurse would anticipate the prescriber ordering a fluoroquinolone for a client with which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Urinary tract infections
B) Sexually transmitted infections
C) Upper respiratory tract infections
D) Bone and joint infections
E) Skin infections
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Fluoroquinolones are primarily used to treat lower respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections, and some infections of the eye and ear.
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