Pharmacology (Nursing) Antibiotics
Complete Study Guide Test.
Aminoglycosides Class - CORRECT ANSWER Name an antibiotic class that you would worry about
nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity?
Sulfonamides, Tetracyclines, Fluoroquinolones - CORRECT ANSWER Name 3 antibiotic classes that have
an the adverse effect, photosensitivity?
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - CORRECT ANSWER Which antibiotic can pass the blood brain barrier and get
into the spinal fluid?
Clavulanic, Tazobactam, Sulbactam - CORRECT ANSWER Name the 3 chemicals used with penicillins as a
beta-lactamase inhibitor?
Cephalosporins - CORRECT ANSWER Which antibiotic class should be taken with food and has disulfiram
(antabuse) like reaction when taken with alchohol?
Nephrotoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER Urinary casts, proteinuria, increased BUN and serum creatinine
levels are symptoms of...
Ototoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER Dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus are symptoms of...
metronidazole (Flagyl) - CORRECT ANSWER Name an antibiotic against anaerobic infections, may
produce red brown urine and you would AVOID alcohol?
vancomycin (Vancocin) - CORRECT ANSWER Used to treat MRSA, Infused over 60 minutes and can cause
red man syndrome (flush/itching head/neck/face/upper trunk)
linezoid (Zyvox) - CORRECT ANSWER Used to treat VRE, MRSA, reactions with tyramine containing foods,
Complete Study Guide Test.
Aminoglycosides Class - CORRECT ANSWER Name an antibiotic class that you would worry about
nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity?
Sulfonamides, Tetracyclines, Fluoroquinolones - CORRECT ANSWER Name 3 antibiotic classes that have
an the adverse effect, photosensitivity?
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - CORRECT ANSWER Which antibiotic can pass the blood brain barrier and get
into the spinal fluid?
Clavulanic, Tazobactam, Sulbactam - CORRECT ANSWER Name the 3 chemicals used with penicillins as a
beta-lactamase inhibitor?
Cephalosporins - CORRECT ANSWER Which antibiotic class should be taken with food and has disulfiram
(antabuse) like reaction when taken with alchohol?
Nephrotoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER Urinary casts, proteinuria, increased BUN and serum creatinine
levels are symptoms of...
Ototoxicity - CORRECT ANSWER Dizziness, hearing loss and tinnitus are symptoms of...
metronidazole (Flagyl) - CORRECT ANSWER Name an antibiotic against anaerobic infections, may
produce red brown urine and you would AVOID alcohol?
vancomycin (Vancocin) - CORRECT ANSWER Used to treat MRSA, Infused over 60 minutes and can cause
red man syndrome (flush/itching head/neck/face/upper trunk)
linezoid (Zyvox) - CORRECT ANSWER Used to treat VRE, MRSA, reactions with tyramine containing foods,
