A 75-year-old patient taking levofloxacin (Levaquin)reports all of the following new problems.For which problem does the nurse advise the patient to stop taking the drug immediately and notify the prescriber?

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A rare adverse effect of fluoroquinolones is the rupture of a tendon,most often in the shoulder,hand,wrist,or heel (Achilles tendon).This complication is most likely to happen in an older patient and in those who also take corticosteroids.

A 75-Year-Old Patient Taking Levofloxacin (Levaquin)reports All of the Following