1. ____: recommended for women who are pregnant or over age
55, men with urinary symptoms, and pt. with recurrent
symptoms.
2. ____: recommended for not pregnant women at low risk for
recurrent infection and without symptoms of other problems like
vaginitis.
A. Dipstick Test
B. Urinalysis Correct Answers B. A.
1. Which antibiotic would result in an adverse effect (patient
itching and flushing of the face, neck) if administered too
quickly (< 60 minutes)?
A. Penicillin
B. Cefazolin
C. Vancomycin
D. Erythromycin
2. What is this adverse effect called? Correct Answers C. Red
Man Syndrome
A pathogen has colonized the nasal passage of a health care
worker and has been spread in the hospital.
1. Which pathogen is most likely the culprit?
A. HIV
B. MRSE
C. Hep B
,2. What is a hospital-acquired infection called?
_______________ Correct Answers B. nosocomial
A pt. is prescribed ciprofloxacin for a UTI. What should the
nurse include in the education plan?
A. take necessary vit along with drug.
B. avoid dry areas to prevent risk of asthma.
C. take forgotten dose ASAP, even if time for next dose.
D. take precautions to prevent photosensitivity. Correct
Answers D.
A pt. receiving clindamycin complains of GI upset with frequent
diarrhea. What diagnosis do you anticipate? Correct Answers
Pseudomembranous colitis (C diff)
A serious/life-threatening AE of this Antibiotic is gray baby
syndrome.
It also may cause blood dyscrasias and may suppress bone
marrow function.
A. Tetracycline
B. Chloramphenicol
C. Mupirocin
D. Quinupristin/Dalfopristin Correct Answers B.
Acetylcysteine is administered by:
A. Inhalation
B. SC
, C. Oral
D. IV Correct Answers A.
AE: BB warning - hepatotoxicity
Life span and Gender: Age > 35 - females (African American
and Hispanic) increased risk of hepatotoxicity.
Diet: alcohol, tyramine, and histamine foods.
Min AE: reporting prodromal symptoms of hepatitis. DM
baseline A1C (hyperglycemia). Correct Answers Isoniazid
Life span and Gender: elderly may need lower does bc renal
insufficiency.
Max TE: do not administer simultaneously with other IV
substances or meds.
Maw AE: evaluate the IV site before administering med.
Monitor for S&S of superinfection, report diarrhea, myalgia,
dark urine, and fatigue. Correct Answers Daptomycin
AE: wheezing, possible anaphylaxis and death
Drug interactions: separate dose of penicillin and
aminoglycoside by at least 2 hours because penicillin inactivates
the aminoglycoside. Penicillin also counteracts the effect of
birth control.
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