Pharm Exam 2 Test Bank Ques ons and
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When reviewing the allergy history of a pa ent, the nurse notes that the pa ent is allergic to
penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would ques on an order for which class of
an bio cs?
a.
Tetracyclines
b.
Sulfonamides
c.
Cephalosporins
d.
Quinolones - ANSWER c
The nurse is providing teaching to a pa ent taking an oral tetracycline an bio c. Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
a.
"Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medica on."
b.
"Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of tetracycline."
c.
,"Antacids taken with the medica on help to reduce gastrointes nal distress."
d.
"Take the medica on un l you are feeling be er." - ANSWER A
When reviewing the medica on orders for a pa ent who is taking penicillin, the nurse notes
that the pa ent is also taking the oral an coagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible effect
may occur as the result of an interac on between these drugs?
a.
The penicillin will cause an enhanced an coagulant effect of the warfarin.
b.
The penicillin will cause the an coagulant effect of the warfarin to decrease.
c.
The warfarin will reduce the an -infec ve ac on of the penicillin.
d.
The warfarin will increase the effec veness of the penicillin. - ANSWER A
A pa ent is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report
that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a.
No fy the prescriber.
b.
Take the pa ent's vital signs.
c.
Stop the an bio c infusion.
d.
Check for allergies. - ANSWER C
,A pa ent is admi ed with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C), origin unknown. Assessment reveals
cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been wri en to obtain
stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an an bio c intravenously. The nurse will
complete these orders in which sequence?
a.
Blood culture, an bio c dose, urine culture
b.
Urine culture, an bio c dose, blood culture
c.
An bio c dose, blood and urine cultures
d.
Blood and urine cultures, an bio c dose - ANSWER D
During drug therapy with a tetracycline an bio c, a pa ent complains of some nausea and
decreased appe te. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the pa ent?
a.
"Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
b.
"Take each dose with a glass of milk."
c.
"Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
d.
"Drink a full glass of water with each dose." - ANSWER D
The nurse is monitoring a pa ent who has been on an bio c therapy for 2 weeks. Today the
pa ent tells the nurse that he has had watery diarrhea since the day before and is having
abdominal cramps. His oral temperature is 101° F (38.3° C). Based on these findings, which
conclusion will the nurse draw?
, a.
The pa ent's original infec on has not responded to the an bio c therapy.
b.
The pa ent is showing typical adverse effects of an bio c therapy.
c.
The pa ent needs to be tested for Clostridium difficile infec on.
d.
The pa ent will need to take a different an bio c. - ANSWER C
The nurse is monitoring for therapeu c results of an bio c therapy in a pa ent with an
infec on. Which laboratory value would indicate therapeu c effec veness of this therapy?
a.
Increased red blood cell count
b.
Increased hemoglobin level
c.
Decreased white blood cell count
d.
Decreased platelet count - ANSWER C
The nurse is reviewing the sputum culture results of a pa ent with pneumonia and notes that
the pa ent has a gram-posi ve infec on. Which genera on of cephalosporin is most
appropriate for this type of infec on?
a.
First genera on
b.
Second genera on
Answers 2026 – Real Prac ce to Help You
Pass
80 pages
When reviewing the allergy history of a pa ent, the nurse notes that the pa ent is allergic to
penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would ques on an order for which class of
an bio cs?
a.
Tetracyclines
b.
Sulfonamides
c.
Cephalosporins
d.
Quinolones - ANSWER c
The nurse is providing teaching to a pa ent taking an oral tetracycline an bio c. Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
a.
"Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medica on."
b.
"Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of tetracycline."
c.
,"Antacids taken with the medica on help to reduce gastrointes nal distress."
d.
"Take the medica on un l you are feeling be er." - ANSWER A
When reviewing the medica on orders for a pa ent who is taking penicillin, the nurse notes
that the pa ent is also taking the oral an coagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible effect
may occur as the result of an interac on between these drugs?
a.
The penicillin will cause an enhanced an coagulant effect of the warfarin.
b.
The penicillin will cause the an coagulant effect of the warfarin to decrease.
c.
The warfarin will reduce the an -infec ve ac on of the penicillin.
d.
The warfarin will increase the effec veness of the penicillin. - ANSWER A
A pa ent is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report
that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a.
No fy the prescriber.
b.
Take the pa ent's vital signs.
c.
Stop the an bio c infusion.
d.
Check for allergies. - ANSWER C
,A pa ent is admi ed with a fever of 102.8° F (39.3° C), origin unknown. Assessment reveals
cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been wri en to obtain
stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an an bio c intravenously. The nurse will
complete these orders in which sequence?
a.
Blood culture, an bio c dose, urine culture
b.
Urine culture, an bio c dose, blood culture
c.
An bio c dose, blood and urine cultures
d.
Blood and urine cultures, an bio c dose - ANSWER D
During drug therapy with a tetracycline an bio c, a pa ent complains of some nausea and
decreased appe te. Which statement is the nurse's best advice to the pa ent?
a.
"Take it with cheese and crackers or yogurt."
b.
"Take each dose with a glass of milk."
c.
"Take an antacid with each dose as needed."
d.
"Drink a full glass of water with each dose." - ANSWER D
The nurse is monitoring a pa ent who has been on an bio c therapy for 2 weeks. Today the
pa ent tells the nurse that he has had watery diarrhea since the day before and is having
abdominal cramps. His oral temperature is 101° F (38.3° C). Based on these findings, which
conclusion will the nurse draw?
, a.
The pa ent's original infec on has not responded to the an bio c therapy.
b.
The pa ent is showing typical adverse effects of an bio c therapy.
c.
The pa ent needs to be tested for Clostridium difficile infec on.
d.
The pa ent will need to take a different an bio c. - ANSWER C
The nurse is monitoring for therapeu c results of an bio c therapy in a pa ent with an
infec on. Which laboratory value would indicate therapeu c effec veness of this therapy?
a.
Increased red blood cell count
b.
Increased hemoglobin level
c.
Decreased white blood cell count
d.
Decreased platelet count - ANSWER C
The nurse is reviewing the sputum culture results of a pa ent with pneumonia and notes that
the pa ent has a gram-posi ve infec on. Which genera on of cephalosporin is most
appropriate for this type of infec on?
a.
First genera on
b.
Second genera on
