A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ciprofloxacin for bacteremia.What is the mechanism of action for this medication?

This medication is bactericidal due to inhibition of an enzyme necessary for DNA replication.

This medication accelerates bacterial growth.

This medication is a diuretic that works on the distal tubule of the nephron.

This medication is a beta-blocker that blocks beta-2 receptors, which results in a lower heart rate and blood pressure.