BS Nursing Pharmacology-I
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44. A patient with a urinary tract infection is prescribed ciprofloxacin (a fluoroquinolone). Critically, what specific adverse effect should the patient be warned about, especially if they are elderly or on corticosteroids?

A. Photosensitivity.
B. Tendonitis and tendon rupture.
C. Ototoxicity.
D. Red man syndrome.

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  • Photosensitivity.
  • Tendonitis and tendon rupture.
  • Ototoxicity.
  • Red man syndrome.

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