MSN 611 - Quiz 1 (1) Questions With
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What is direct observation therapy? - -- Used with patients who are
noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after treatment.
Noncompliance is a major factor in multidrug resistance and treatment
failures
- Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs
- Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence
-When is direct observation therapy normally done? - -in emergency
settings, primarily with meds for communicable diseases
-What is antimicrobial stewardship? - -Global approach to address antibiotic
resistance
-What are some techniques used in antimicrobial stewardship? - -- match
the drug to the bug
- use narrow spectrum antibiotics when possible
-What is a common side effect of many antibiotics regarding the GI system?
What should you teach patients regarding this? - -- They alter the flora of
the G.I. system and increase the risk of C. Diff
- Educate patient to immediately report any diarrhea
-What is a common side effect of antibiotics regarding the vagina? - -They
alter the vaginal flora and can cause yeast infections
-Medication should not be taken together with ___________ - -antacids
-What is important to know about antacids? - -- they change the acidity in
the stomach
- take meds 1-2 hours before or 2-4 hours after an antacid
-What is the oldest antibiotic? - -PCN
-What group of antibiotics are PCNs in? - -beta-lactam
-What type of bacteria do PCNs protect against? - -gram negative
-What are some examples of PCNs? - -- amoxicillin
- ampicillin
- penicillin G (penG)
- penicillin V (penV)
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