NSG 318 Topic 10 Practice Questions and Correct Answers
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NSG 318
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NSG 318
Acquired resistance Type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. This can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria.
Acyclovir (Zovarix) An antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus
Amoxicillin A penicillin that is c...
NSG 318 Topic 10 Practice Questions
and Correct Answers
Acquired resistance ✅Type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an
antibiotic. This can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain
bacteria.
Acyclovir (Zovarix) ✅An antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus
Amoxicillin ✅A penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media, tonsillitis, and urinary
tract infections that is a broad spectrum antibiotic.
Anaphylactic reaction ✅A reaction to a drug that many times starts with shortness of
breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, and
cardiac arrest.
Antacids ✅OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time as azithromycin
(Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin).
Azithromycin (Zithromax) ✅Antibiotic that inhibits the steps of protein synthesis and is
used for bacterial conjunctivitis, stis, and skin infections. This drug works well for those
who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin.
Bactericidal ✅Medications that kill bacteria are known as this type of drug
Bacteriostatic ✅Medications that inhibit bacterial growth are known as this type of drug
Broad spectrum antibiotic ✅Antibiotics that are effective against a wide range of
bacteria, including both gram + and gram - organisms.
BUN, creatinine, liver enzymes ✅Labs needed before giving antibiotics to determine
the ability to metabolize and excrete the drug.
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) ✅A broad spectrum antibiotic that is used for otitis media,
meningitis, and surgical infection prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like reaction
Cephalosporins ✅If a client is allergic to penicillin, they can also be allergic to this
classification of drugs.
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