A client has been diagnosed with a gram-negative bacterial infection and has been prescribed a fluoroquinolone for treatment of this infection.What step of the bacterial DNA replication process is most likely being affected by the use of this medication?
A) It inhibits the relaxation of the supercoil prior to the unwinding process, which terminates replication.
B) It inhibits the unwinding of the two strands of the supercoil, thus terminating replication.
C) It inhibits the enzyme DNA polymerase necessary for DNA replication.
D) It binds to the enzyme topoisomerase IV, preventing the new DNA strands from migrating to opposite sides of the cell, thus preventing bacterial cell replication.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q9: A client has been admitted to the
Q10: A 13-year-old client has been diagnosed with
Q11: A 16-year-old client has been prescribed metronidazole
Q12: Fluoroquinolones are known to be effective against
Q13: A client has come to the physician's
Q15: During pharmacology class, a nursing professor poses
Q16: All of the following are mechanisms by
Q17: A client has just learned that he
Q18: The health care provider has prescribed ciprofloxacin
Q19: A client has been diagnosed with a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents