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Question 1
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The nurse is caring for a client who is taking an aminoglycoside should monitor the client for which adverse effects of this medication? Select all that apply.
Answer
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seizures
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ototoxicity
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renal toxicity
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dysrhythmias
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hepatotoxicity
Question 2
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The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking a sulfonamide and should monitor for signs/symptoms of which side/adverse effects of the medication? select all that apply
Answer
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ototoxicity
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palpitations
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nephrotoxicity
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hemolytic anemia
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GI effects
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increased WBC count
Question 3
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Antibiotic prophylaxis is appropriate for which of the following? Select all that apply.
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orthopedic surgery
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bacterial endocarditis
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hemophilia
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HIV -
Question 4
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Antibiotics should be avoided for fever of unknown origin (FUO) if host is immunocompromised.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 5
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B-lactams are a large class of drugs that include which of the following? Select all the apply
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cephalosporins
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B-lactamases
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penicillins
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carbapenems
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clindamycin
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vancomycin
Question 6
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Beta-lactamase is a drug used to kill Gram negative bacteria.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 7
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Which class of penicillins is most effective at killing "difficult" Gram negatives?
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antipseudomonal penicillins
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penicillinase-resistant
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natural penicillins
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aminopenicillins
Question 8
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Which penicillin class is used to treat uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections?
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aminopenicillins
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penicillinase-resistant
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natural penicillins
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antipseudomonal penicillins
Question 9
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Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of B-lactams?
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nephrotoxicity
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Gi effects
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seizures
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thrombophlebitis
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allergic reactions
Question 10
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Which of the following does NOT describe the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC)?
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Lowest concentration of antibiotic required to kill bacteria in vitro.
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Correlates to dosage regimen or amount of antibiotics required for clinical efficacy.
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Need serum and tissue concentration to exceed the MIC to be effective.
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For a patient with renal dysfunction, do not reduce dose but instead extend the dosing interval.
Question 11
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Fever is always a sign and symptom of infection.
Answer
- True
- False
Question 12
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What renal effects are seen in signs and symptoms of infection? Select all that apply.
Answer
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proteinuria
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dehydration
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increased BP
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decreased urine output
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decreased renal perfusion
Question 13
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Which of the following antibiotics is NOT bacteriostatic?
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macrolides
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aminoglycosides
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clindamycin
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sulfonamides
Question 14
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Many people are allergic to penicillins. Which antibiotics are most appropriate as an alternative therapy? Select all that apply.
Answer
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clindamycin
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sulfonamides
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vancomycin
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macrolides
Question 15
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Which of the following has an adverse effect of toxic epidermal necrolysis (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)?
Answer
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sulfonamides
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clindamycin
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penicillins
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vancomycin
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metronidazole
Question 16
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C. Difficile infections can occur as a result of misuse of antibiotics. Which TWO antibiotics are safe to use when treating a C. Diff infection?
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sulfonamides
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metronidazole
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vancomycin
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penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Question 17
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Which of the following antibiotics is MOST effective against anaerobic microbes?
Answer
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vancomycin
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aminopenicillins
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fluoroquinolones
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metronidazole
Question 18
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Which two antibiotic drugs do NOT require dose adjustment for renal impairment?
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clindamycin
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natural penicillins
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metronidazole
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vancomycin
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aminopenicillins
Question 19
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Which of the following antibiotics does NOT decrease the efficacy of oral contraceptives?
Answer
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vancomycin
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ampicillin
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amoxicillin
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tetracycline
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metronidazole
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