The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several patients who are receiving fluoroquinolone therapy. Each of the patients is also receiving corticosteroid therapy. Which patient would the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for tendonitis?
A) 34-year-old female
B) 22-year-old male
C) 45-year-old female
D) 72-year-old male
Ans: D
Feedback:
Tendonitis and tendon rupture risk increase when taking a fluoroquinolone. Although this can happen at any age, those older than 60 years who also take corticosteroids are at greater risk.
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