NUR 340 Exam 3- Pharmacology Review Questions and Correct Answers
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NUR 340
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NUR 340
What spectrum is Amphotericin B? Broad Spectrum
What are adverse effects of Amphotericin B? Bone Marrow Suppression Hypokalemia Nephrotoxicity Infusion Reactions
How to combat infusion reactions during administration of Amphotericin B? Diphenhydramine and Acetaminophen before infusion
How to dec...
NUR 340 Exam 3- Pharmacology Review
Questions and Correct Answers
What spectrum is Amphotericin B? ✅Broad Spectrum
What are adverse effects of Amphotericin B? ✅Bone Marrow Suppression
Hypokalemia
Nephrotoxicity
Infusion Reactions
How to combat infusion reactions during administration of Amphotericin B?
✅Diphenhydramine and Acetaminophen before infusion
How to decrease nephrotoxicity in Amphotericin B? ✅1L NS while infusing
Monitor Cr/BUN, I&Os
When does oseltamivir (Tamiflu) work best? ✅Treatment is effective 2 days or less of
symptoms
What are examples of penicillins? ✅Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Piperacillin
What spectrum is penicillin? ✅broad spectrum
What type of antibiotic is penicillin? ✅bactericidal
How is penicillin eliminated? ✅Kidneys- monitor BUN/Cr
What are adverse effects of penicillins? ✅Hypersensitivity reactions
Nephropathy
What are examples of Cephalosporins? ✅Cefazolin, Cefotetan, Ceftriaxone,
Cefepime, Ceftaroline
What spectrum are cephalosporins? ✅broad spectrum
What type of antibiotic are cephalosporins? ✅Bactericidal
What are some adverse effects of Cephalosporins? ✅GI upset (N/V, diarrhea)
Superinfection
What are examples of Fluoroquinolones? ✅Ciprofloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Levofloxacin
, What are some adverse effects of fluoroquinolones? ✅Tendon rupture*
Sun senstivity
Prolonged QT interval
Build up of crystals in urinary tract
Confusion in elderly
What patient teaching is needed for a patient taking fluoroquinolones? ✅Adequate
hydration
Do not take with calcium, antacids, iron, or multivitamins
Wear sunscreen
Report tendon pain and stop medication
What spectrum is Vancomycin? ✅narrow spectrum
What type of antibiotic is vancomycin? ✅bactericidal
How is vancomycin eliminated? ✅kidneys (BUN/Cr)
What are some adverse effects of Vancomycin? ✅Phototoxicity
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombocytopenia
Redman's Syndrome
How would a patient present with Redman's Syndrome? ✅Hypotension, Tachycardia,
red, flushed skin
How to prevent Redman's Syndrome? ✅Administer Vancomycin over at least 60
minutes
What are examples of tetracyclines? ✅demeclocycline
tetracycline
doxycycline
minocycline
What spectrum are tetracyclines? ✅broad spectrum
What type of antibiotic is a tetracycline? ✅bacteriostatic
How is tetracycline eliminated? ✅Kidneys
Patient teaching for tetracyclines? ✅Do not take with dairy products
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Do not take with antacids, calcium, or iron
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