Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in which of the following clients? Select all that apply
A) Clients with diabetes
B) Clients with hypertension
C) Clients receiving dialysis
D) Clients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
E) Clients with epilepsy
Ans: A, C, E
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Fluoroquinolones should be used with caution in clients with diabetes, renal impairment, or history of seizures; older clients; and clients on dialysis.
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