Quick Fire Test: Fluoroquinolones

Question #22 answer

Which of the following is true regarding FQs and collateral damage (i.e., ecological consequences of their use)?

A. Increased FQ use has been associated with increases MRSA
B. Increased FQ use has been associated with increases in VRE
C. Increased FQ use has been associated with Clostridium difficile
D. All are true, FQs are associated with a lot of collateral damage

NOTE: Beyond the many potential toxicities, the collateral damage that FQs can cause is yet another reason to try to avoid them.

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