MSN 611 - Quiz 1 () Questions and
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What is direct observation therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -- Used with patients who are
noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after treatment. Noncompliance is a
major factor in multidrug resistance and treatment failures
- Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs
- Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence
When is direct observation therapy normally done? - CORRECT ANSWER -in emergency settings,
primarily with meds for communicable diseases
What is antimicrobial stewardship? - CORRECT ANSWER -Global approach to address antibiotic
resistance
What are some techniques used in antimicrobial stewardship? - CORRECT ANSWER -- match the
drug to the bug
- use narrow spectrum antibiotics when possible
What is a common side effect of many antibiotics regarding the GI system? What should you
teach patients regarding this? - CORRECT ANSWER -- They alter the flora of the G.I. system and
increase the risk of C. Diff
- Educate patient to immediately report any diarrhea
What is a common side effect of antibiotics regarding the vagina? - CORRECT ANSWER -They
alter the vaginal flora and can cause yeast infections
Medication should not be taken together with ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER -antacids
, What is important to know about antacids? - CORRECT ANSWER -- they change the acidity in the
stomach
- take meds 1-2 hours before or 2-4 hours after an antacid
What is the oldest antibiotic? - CORRECT ANSWER -PCN
What group of antibiotics are PCNs in? - CORRECT ANSWER -beta-lactam
What type of bacteria do PCNs protect against? - CORRECT ANSWER -gram negative
What are some examples of PCNs? - CORRECT ANSWER -- amoxicillin
- ampicillin
- penicillin G (penG)
- penicillin V (penV)
What is PCNs MOA? - CORRECT ANSWER -- disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis
Why is disruption of bacterial synthesis an effective way to attack bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER
-humans do not have cell walls, so the bacteria can be attacked without harming human cells
What are some indications for use of PCN? - CORRECT ANSWER -- strep throat
- otitis media
- syphillis
- acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS)
What is a common side effect of PCN? - CORRECT ANSWER -GI upset - take with food
Verified Answers, 100% Guarantee Pass
What is direct observation therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER -- Used with patients who are
noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after treatment. Noncompliance is a
major factor in multidrug resistance and treatment failures
- Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs
- Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence
When is direct observation therapy normally done? - CORRECT ANSWER -in emergency settings,
primarily with meds for communicable diseases
What is antimicrobial stewardship? - CORRECT ANSWER -Global approach to address antibiotic
resistance
What are some techniques used in antimicrobial stewardship? - CORRECT ANSWER -- match the
drug to the bug
- use narrow spectrum antibiotics when possible
What is a common side effect of many antibiotics regarding the GI system? What should you
teach patients regarding this? - CORRECT ANSWER -- They alter the flora of the G.I. system and
increase the risk of C. Diff
- Educate patient to immediately report any diarrhea
What is a common side effect of antibiotics regarding the vagina? - CORRECT ANSWER -They
alter the vaginal flora and can cause yeast infections
Medication should not be taken together with ___________ - CORRECT ANSWER -antacids
, What is important to know about antacids? - CORRECT ANSWER -- they change the acidity in the
stomach
- take meds 1-2 hours before or 2-4 hours after an antacid
What is the oldest antibiotic? - CORRECT ANSWER -PCN
What group of antibiotics are PCNs in? - CORRECT ANSWER -beta-lactam
What type of bacteria do PCNs protect against? - CORRECT ANSWER -gram negative
What are some examples of PCNs? - CORRECT ANSWER -- amoxicillin
- ampicillin
- penicillin G (penG)
- penicillin V (penV)
What is PCNs MOA? - CORRECT ANSWER -- disruption of bacterial cell wall synthesis
Why is disruption of bacterial synthesis an effective way to attack bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER
-humans do not have cell walls, so the bacteria can be attacked without harming human cells
What are some indications for use of PCN? - CORRECT ANSWER -- strep throat
- otitis media
- syphillis
- acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS)
What is a common side effect of PCN? - CORRECT ANSWER -GI upset - take with food
