The nurse caring for a client who has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)anticipates that this infection will be treated by what class of antibiotics?

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Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections are usually treated with macrolide antibiotics, such as azithromycin or clarithromycin, in combination with other antibiotics such as ethambutol or rifampin. Fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, and penicillins are not typically used to treat MAC infections.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Who Has Been Diagnosed