A client is prescribed azithromycin for a respiratory infection. The nurse understands that this agent is a:
a. fluoroquinolone. c. carbapenem.
b. tetracycline. d. macrolide.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
B Incorrect: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
C Incorrect: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
D Correct: Azithromycin is a macrolide antimicrobial.
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