Beta lactam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

FCCS 2023 Practice Test Questions and Answers All Correct What is the first indicator of critical illness - ANSWER Tachypnea Evidence of decreased perfusion include? - ANSWER AMS, Urine output, skin temperature DIRECT - ANSWER Detection, intervention, Reassessment, effective communication, teamwork Late sign of circulatory demise - ANSWER hypotension Important indicator of critical illness - ANSWER Metabolic acidosis -> lactacte measurement -> ...

A nurse is preparing to administer the antibiotic for a hospitalized patient who acquired a Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus (MRSA) infection. Based on the nurses' knowledge of antibiotics for the treatment of MRSA, which medication may be ordered? Vancomycin Neomycin Cefazolin Ceftaroline Metronidazole Piperacillin Correct Answer Answer: Vancomycin and ceftaroline Rationale: Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus(MRSA), highly resistant bacteria, are resistant to all penic...

Test Bank for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 15th Edition By Bertram G. Katzung Chapter 1-66 Complete Guide A+. 1. Introduction: The Nature of Drugs & Drug Development & Regulation 2. Drug Receptors & Pharmacodynamics 3. Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Rational Dosing & the Time Course of Drug Action 4. Drug Biotransformation 5. Pharmacogenomics 6. Introduction to Autonomic Pharmacology 7. Cholinoceptor-Activating & Cholinesterase-Inhibiting Drugs 8. Cholinoceptor-Blocking Drugs 9. Adrenoc...

NURS 5334 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE. Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and wei...

What disease conditions do you see Telangiectasia in? Differential? Physical Exam? - -("spider veins") dilated or broken blood vessels located near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. -Rosasea -Liver dx -Scleroderma -Lupus -Corticosteriod use -Raynauds -Basal cell Skin CA -Differential: PVD -PE: Hemosiderans deposition (staining) Type 1 Error - -False positive -Incorrectly rejecting the true null hypothesis (occurs if the null hypothesis is rejected when it is t...

Beta Lactam antibiotics Exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 What is the basic functional structure of Penicillin? - Answer -Beta lactam ring How do Beta lactam antibiotics kill bacteria? - Answer -They block biosynthesis of peptidoglycan layer by blocking the transpeptidation step resulting in cell lysis. Penicillins have a structural similarity to what molecule that partially explains their activity? - Answer -ACYL-D-ALANYL-D-ALANINE All cell wall inhibitors...

Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

Type A adverse drug reaction (ADR) -ANSWER- = predictable → dose-dependent + related to pharmacological actions of the drug Type B adverse drug reaction (ADR) -ANSWER- = unpredictable → NOT dose-dependent + can be influenced by patient-specific factors -allergies (immune mediated response) -pseudoallergic reactions (itching after opioid admin, vanco infusion reaction) -drug intolerances (N/V) -idiosyncratic reactions (SJS) Type I Reaction -ANSWER- → type of drug allergy ...

Beta Lactam Antibiotics – PCN Exam | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Basic MOA of PCN - Answer -inhibitor of cell wall synthesis Are PCN bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic? - Answer -Bacteriocidal Name 2 members of the beta-lactam family of antibiotics - Answer -1. Penicillins 2. Cephalosporins Name the site of action of penicillinase (beta-lactamase) - Answer - Between the C and N on the beta lactam ring Name the chief structural requirement for bioloical activ...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...