Superinfection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

. A patient presents at the clinic complaining of vaginal itching and a clear discharge. The patient reports to the nurse that she has been taking an oral antibiotic for 10 days. The nurse is aware that the patient is experiencing what? A) An adverse reaction from the antibiotic B) A drug toxicity effect of the antibiotic C) An overdose of the drug that is damaging to more than one body system D) A superinfection caused by the antibiotic, which has destroyed normal flora Ans: D Feedback:...

NURS6521 Final NURS-6521N-55, Advanced Pharmacology Exam - Week 11 LATEST UPDATE & UPGRADED A+ LEVEL Walden University NURS 6521NURS6521 Final NURS-6521N-55, Advanced Pharmacology Exam - Week 11 LATEST UPDATE & UPGRADED A+ LEVEL Walden University • Question 1 1 out of 1 points A 59-year-old man with a recent history of erectile dysfunction has been assessed and prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). When providing patient education to this man, the nurse should tell him which o...

NURS 6521-Advanced Pharmacology FINAL EXAM 2022 ALL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+.  Question 1 1 out of 1 points A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend Selected Answer: tyleno l.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by usin...

clindamycin Correct Answer-Action: inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria at the level of the 50S ribosome clindamycin Correct Answer-Use: treats skin infections, respiratory tract infection, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, gynecologic infections, osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, severe acne, bacterial vaginosis clindamycin Correct Answer-Adverse effects: C. diff, diarrhea, Stevens Johnson syndrome clindamycin Correct Answer-Contraindication: severe liver imp...

Chemicals are being tested in laboratory animals to assess their effectiveness as potential drugs. What phase of drug development is this? Preclinical What effect is decreased hepatic blood flow likely to have on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of an older adult? Drug clearance is likely to be slower Using the nursing process in medication therapy ensures that The patient receives their medication efficiently and effectively Which of the following is an example ...

NURS 6521-Advanced Pharmacology FINAL EXAM 2022 ALL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+. Question 1 1 out of 1 points A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend Selected Answer: tyleno l.  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner working in a cancer center is preparing to administer medication to a 5-year-old child. The nurse will calculate the drug dosage by using ...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Drugs * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. Which was the first antimicrobial agent discovered to treat syphilis? A. chloramphenicol B. compound 606* C. penicillin D. sulfonamide 2. Who is credited for first finding an antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich* B. Alexander Fleming C. Edward Jenner D. Joseph Lister 3. Who is credited for first finding a naturally occurring antimicrobial agent? A. Paul Ehrlich B. Alexa...

1. The right forearm of a client who had a purified protein derivative (PPD) test for tuberculosis is reddened and raised about 3mm where the test was given. This PPD would be read as having which of the following results? A. Indeterminate B. Needs to be redone C. Negative D. Positive - 1. C. This test would be classed as negative. A 5mm raised area would be a positive result if a client was HIV+ or had recent close contact with someone diagnosed with TB. Indeterminate isn't a term used...

What do S, I, and R mean on a C&S? s: susceptible, i: intermediate, r: resistant How does a patient develop a superinfection? sometimes an antibiotic can't tell who is good and who is bad; if the antibiotic kills the host flora, pathogens have room to grow freely What are signs and symptoms of a superinfection? diarrhea, bladder pain, painful urination, abnormal vaginal discharge What are two examples of a superinfection? clostridium albicans (yeast infection) and clostridium difficile How do p...

Medications for Infection: Aminoglycosides - Gentamcin - fights infection - C: pregnancy, renal issues - AE: Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypersensitivity - NC: Peaks and troughs Medications for Infection: Carbapenems - Meropenem, Imipenem - fights infection - C: Penicillin allergy, renal issues - AE: GI upset, superinfection, allergies - NC: Monitor for allergic reactions