WGU D116 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY OBJECTIVE
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1. Which class of antibiotics is associated with tendon rupture, cardiac
arrhythmias, and paresthesias?
Fluoroquinolones
Example: Ciprofloxacin
2. Why are gram-negative bacteria more difficult to treat than gram-positive
bacteria?
Presence of an outer lipopolysaccharide (LPS) membrane
3. Which additional feature contributes to antibiotic resistance in gram-
negative organisms?
Porin channels that limit drug entry
4. Which toxin types are commonly produced by gram-negative bacteria?
Endotoxins and exotoxins
, 5. Which cephalosporin generations provide the best gram-negative
coverage?
Third and fourth generations
6. On Gram stain, which organisms appear as cocci in chains?
Group A Streptococcus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
7. Which antibiotic is NOT classified as a beta-lactam?
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
8. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be required to treat erythema caused
by which antibiotic?
Vancomycin
(Red man syndrome)
9. A disulfiram-like reaction occurs when alcohol is consumed with which
antibiotic?
Metronidazole
10.What symptoms are characteristic of a disulfiram reaction?
Flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache)
11.When should a vancomycin trough level be obtained?
, 30 minutes before the 4th dose
12.What is the therapeutic trough level for vancomycin?
10–20 mcg/mL
13.A patient is prescribed hydrocortisone 20 mg orally once daily. When
should it be administered?
8:00 AM
14.Why should oral corticosteroids be administered before 9 AM?
To mimic normal cortisol secretion and allow adrenal recovery.
15. A patient has seasonal allergies and needs an antihistamine to control
symptoms. The patient likes to have wine with dinner occasionally and
wants to know which antihistamine will be the safest to take.
Which medication will be the safest for the patient to take? - ANSWER
Fexofenadine (allergra) 2nd-generation H1-receptor blocker (antagonist)
Least sedating so it is least likely to have synergistic effects with alcohol
16. A 60-year-old female patient is about to begin long-term therapy with a
glucocorticoid.
What will be important for minimizing the risk of osteoporosis? - ANSWER
Calcium and vitamin D supplements
, Can help minimize the patient's risk of developing osteoporosis
17. A patient is using a high concentration keratolytic agent containing 20
percent salicylic acid to remove warts.
What should the provider teach this patient? - ANSWER "Systemic effects may
occur with this medication"
Salicylic acid is readily absorbed through the skin, and systemic toxicity can result
Tinnitus is a s/s of systemic toxicity
Tissue injury is likely in any concentration above 6%
Peeling and drying are NOT desired effects of salicylic acid
18. A patient with severe psoriasis will begin taking acitretin. The provider
obtains a health history and learns that the patient takes a combination oral
contraceptive (OCP).
What should the provider do? - ANSWER Counsel the pt to use another form
of birth control along with the combination oral contraceptive (OCP)
Acitretin (like accutane) is contraindicated during pregnancy and can reduce the
effectiveness of progestin-only oral contraceptives
Pts need to use 2 reliable forms of birth control
A patient has severe acne that has been refractory to treatment. The patient is
taking tetracycline and using topical tretinoin and has been applying benzoyl
ASSESSMENT ACTUAL Comprehensive Resource To
Help You Ace 2026-2027 Includes Frequently Tested
Questions With ELABORATED 100% Correct
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Which class of antibiotics is associated with tendon rupture, cardiac
arrhythmias, and paresthesias?
Fluoroquinolones
Example: Ciprofloxacin
2. Why are gram-negative bacteria more difficult to treat than gram-positive
bacteria?
Presence of an outer lipopolysaccharide (LPS) membrane
3. Which additional feature contributes to antibiotic resistance in gram-
negative organisms?
Porin channels that limit drug entry
4. Which toxin types are commonly produced by gram-negative bacteria?
Endotoxins and exotoxins
, 5. Which cephalosporin generations provide the best gram-negative
coverage?
Third and fourth generations
6. On Gram stain, which organisms appear as cocci in chains?
Group A Streptococcus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
7. Which antibiotic is NOT classified as a beta-lactam?
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
8. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be required to treat erythema caused
by which antibiotic?
Vancomycin
(Red man syndrome)
9. A disulfiram-like reaction occurs when alcohol is consumed with which
antibiotic?
Metronidazole
10.What symptoms are characteristic of a disulfiram reaction?
Flu-like symptoms (nausea, vomiting, flushing, headache)
11.When should a vancomycin trough level be obtained?
, 30 minutes before the 4th dose
12.What is the therapeutic trough level for vancomycin?
10–20 mcg/mL
13.A patient is prescribed hydrocortisone 20 mg orally once daily. When
should it be administered?
8:00 AM
14.Why should oral corticosteroids be administered before 9 AM?
To mimic normal cortisol secretion and allow adrenal recovery.
15. A patient has seasonal allergies and needs an antihistamine to control
symptoms. The patient likes to have wine with dinner occasionally and
wants to know which antihistamine will be the safest to take.
Which medication will be the safest for the patient to take? - ANSWER
Fexofenadine (allergra) 2nd-generation H1-receptor blocker (antagonist)
Least sedating so it is least likely to have synergistic effects with alcohol
16. A 60-year-old female patient is about to begin long-term therapy with a
glucocorticoid.
What will be important for minimizing the risk of osteoporosis? - ANSWER
Calcium and vitamin D supplements
, Can help minimize the patient's risk of developing osteoporosis
17. A patient is using a high concentration keratolytic agent containing 20
percent salicylic acid to remove warts.
What should the provider teach this patient? - ANSWER "Systemic effects may
occur with this medication"
Salicylic acid is readily absorbed through the skin, and systemic toxicity can result
Tinnitus is a s/s of systemic toxicity
Tissue injury is likely in any concentration above 6%
Peeling and drying are NOT desired effects of salicylic acid
18. A patient with severe psoriasis will begin taking acitretin. The provider
obtains a health history and learns that the patient takes a combination oral
contraceptive (OCP).
What should the provider do? - ANSWER Counsel the pt to use another form
of birth control along with the combination oral contraceptive (OCP)
Acitretin (like accutane) is contraindicated during pregnancy and can reduce the
effectiveness of progestin-only oral contraceptives
Pts need to use 2 reliable forms of birth control
A patient has severe acne that has been refractory to treatment. The patient is
taking tetracycline and using topical tretinoin and has been applying benzoyl
