A fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxin)is prescribed for a male patient with a UTI.What should the nurse practitioner teach the patient regarding taking this medication?

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Fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin are known to have decreased effectiveness when taken with antacids, iron supplements, or caffeine. Therefore, the nurse practitioner should advise the patient to avoid taking these substances while on this medication. The medication can be taken with or without food, so choice A is incorrect. Ciprofloxacin may cause gastrointestinal disturbances and central nervous system side effects, but metallic aftertaste is not a common symptom, so choice C is incorrect as well. Lastly, choice D is incorrect as the effectiveness of the medication can be affected by the aforementioned substances.

A Fluoroquinolone (Ciprofloxin)is Prescribed for a Male Patient with a UTI.What