GALEN COLLEGE CINCINNATI PHARM
EXAM 2 MEDICATION CALCULATIONS
CARDIOLOGY QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
2026 GRADED A+
◉ Gentamycin clinical use.
Answer: Used in gram negative sepsis & many life-threatening
infections.Inactive against anaerobic bacteria.
◉ Gentamycin side effects.
Answer: GI upset, rash, visual disturbances, photosensitivity,
dizziness, weakness
◉ gentamycin adverse reactions.
Answer: Nausea/ DiarrheaVery OTOTOXIC and
NEPHROTOXIC.(Loop diuretics ↑ototoxicity), Superinfection
◉ gentamycin nursing implications.
Answer: Monitor for ↑BUN and SERUM CREATININE for
Nephrotoxicity. Monitor I & O, Monitor: Bun, CreatinineShould be
given for NO LONGER than 10 days!!!
, ◉ Penicillins"Cillins" protoypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity).
Answer: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
(can be given with food. NO Acidic fruits and juices.)
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin clinical use.
Answer: Broad Spectrum PCNUsed to treat gram + and gram -,
commonly used for respiratory infections, otitis media, H. Pylori, E.
coli
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin side effects.
Answer: GI disturbance, headaches, rash, stomatitis, dizziness,
anxiety, confusion
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin adverse reactions.
Answer: Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, angioedema,
Hepatotoxicity
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin nursing implications.
Answer: ↓ effectiveness of Oral contraceptives, assess for allergies to
cephalosporins, asthma, Renal impairment Lab monitor: ALT, AST,
BUN, CreatinineMonitor for bleeding
EXAM 2 MEDICATION CALCULATIONS
CARDIOLOGY QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
2026 GRADED A+
◉ Gentamycin clinical use.
Answer: Used in gram negative sepsis & many life-threatening
infections.Inactive against anaerobic bacteria.
◉ Gentamycin side effects.
Answer: GI upset, rash, visual disturbances, photosensitivity,
dizziness, weakness
◉ gentamycin adverse reactions.
Answer: Nausea/ DiarrheaVery OTOTOXIC and
NEPHROTOXIC.(Loop diuretics ↑ototoxicity), Superinfection
◉ gentamycin nursing implications.
Answer: Monitor for ↑BUN and SERUM CREATININE for
Nephrotoxicity. Monitor I & O, Monitor: Bun, CreatinineShould be
given for NO LONGER than 10 days!!!
, ◉ Penicillins"Cillins" protoypes (Obtain Culture and Sensitivity).
Answer: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin
(can be given with food. NO Acidic fruits and juices.)
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin clinical use.
Answer: Broad Spectrum PCNUsed to treat gram + and gram -,
commonly used for respiratory infections, otitis media, H. Pylori, E.
coli
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin side effects.
Answer: GI disturbance, headaches, rash, stomatitis, dizziness,
anxiety, confusion
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin adverse reactions.
Answer: Thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, angioedema,
Hepatotoxicity
◉ Amoxicillin & Ampicillin nursing implications.
Answer: ↓ effectiveness of Oral contraceptives, assess for allergies to
cephalosporins, asthma, Renal impairment Lab monitor: ALT, AST,
BUN, CreatinineMonitor for bleeding
