All of the Following Pertain to Fluoroquinolones Except

Question

All of the following pertain to fluoroquinolones except
A)they are broad spectrum.
B)they include ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin.
C)they are nephrotoxic.
D)they are used to treat respiratory, urinary, and sexually-transmitted infections.
E)they work by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication.

Accepted Answer

Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, used to treat respiratory, urinary, and sexually transmitted infections. They work by inhibiting bacterial DNA replication. However, they are not nephrotoxic, meaning they do not have toxic effects on the kidneys.