Question

A nurse at an urgent care clinic is collecting a history from a female client who has a UTI. The nurse anticipates a prescription for ciprofloxacin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates a contraindication for administering this medication?

A) "I take antacids regularly."
B) "I have a history of tendonitis."
C) "I am pregnant and planning to breastfeed."
D) "I am allergic to penicillin."

Answer 1

The nurse should identify that a client with a history of tendonitis would have a contraindication for administering ciprofloxacin, an antibiotic often prescribed for UTIs.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should identify that the contraindication for administering ciprofloxacin is the client statement 'I have a history of tendonitis.' Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, especially in patients with a history of these conditions. Therefore, prescribing ciprofloxacin to a patient with a history of tendonitis would not be recommended.