Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 470 of 2368
Which report by a client taking levofloxacin should the nurse communicate to the provider promptly?
- Mild drowsiness
- Mild nausea after the dose
- Taking the drug with a full glass of water
- Increased pain in a tendon
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Correct answer: Increased pain in a tendon
Tendon pain may signal tendinitis or rupture, a boxed-warning reaction. Drowsiness and mild GI upset are common side effects.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: FLUOROQUINOLONES. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026