PHARMACOLOGY CHAPTER 5 NCLEX
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS NEW UPDATE
Which patient requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
A. Receiving vancomycin and reports ringing in the ears
B. Receiving amoxicillin and takes aspirin
C. Receiving tetracycline and was exposed to sunlight
D. Receiving erythromycin and reports diarrhea
A
The LPN is explaining to a patient that penicillin acts by interfering with the
creation of the mucopeptide cell wall of the cell. Which term accurately
describes this type of action?
A. Bactericidal
B. Bacteriostatic
C. Broad-spectrum
D. Antimicrobial
B
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,A patient presents to the emergency department with symptoms of low back
pain and difficulty urinating. The patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract
infection and is prescribed a sulfonamide. Which information is most important
to include in the teaching plan?
A. Take this drug with food.
B. If symptoms do not improve within 1 week, contact the healthcare provider.
C. Drink large amounts of water while taking this drug.
D. When feeling better, stop taking the drug.
C
Which anti-infective is classified according to generations?
A. Lincomycin
B. Doxycycline
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Cephalosporins
D
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, Which information is most important to include in a teaching plan for a patient
starting ampicillin therapy?
A. Take the drug with an antacid to avoid nausea and vomiting.
B. Immediately seek medical assistance if having difficulty breathing.
C. Discontinue the drug as soon as symptoms disappear to avoid toxicity.
D. Hives are to be expected within the first few days of therapy.
B
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a sulfonamide. Which information is
most important to include in the teaching plan?
A. Be sure to limit intake of caffeine products while taking this drug.
B. Do not combine this drug with milk products.
C. Do not combine this drug with consumption of alcohol.
D. Avoid prolonged sun exposure while taking this drug.
D
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REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS NEW UPDATE
Which patient requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
A. Receiving vancomycin and reports ringing in the ears
B. Receiving amoxicillin and takes aspirin
C. Receiving tetracycline and was exposed to sunlight
D. Receiving erythromycin and reports diarrhea
A
The LPN is explaining to a patient that penicillin acts by interfering with the
creation of the mucopeptide cell wall of the cell. Which term accurately
describes this type of action?
A. Bactericidal
B. Bacteriostatic
C. Broad-spectrum
D. Antimicrobial
B
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,A patient presents to the emergency department with symptoms of low back
pain and difficulty urinating. The patient is diagnosed with a urinary tract
infection and is prescribed a sulfonamide. Which information is most important
to include in the teaching plan?
A. Take this drug with food.
B. If symptoms do not improve within 1 week, contact the healthcare provider.
C. Drink large amounts of water while taking this drug.
D. When feeling better, stop taking the drug.
C
Which anti-infective is classified according to generations?
A. Lincomycin
B. Doxycycline
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Cephalosporins
D
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, Which information is most important to include in a teaching plan for a patient
starting ampicillin therapy?
A. Take the drug with an antacid to avoid nausea and vomiting.
B. Immediately seek medical assistance if having difficulty breathing.
C. Discontinue the drug as soon as symptoms disappear to avoid toxicity.
D. Hives are to be expected within the first few days of therapy.
B
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving a sulfonamide. Which information is
most important to include in the teaching plan?
A. Be sure to limit intake of caffeine products while taking this drug.
B. Do not combine this drug with milk products.
C. Do not combine this drug with consumption of alcohol.
D. Avoid prolonged sun exposure while taking this drug.
D
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