NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 2 Part A Questions & Answers
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1. What is the term used for the use of antimicrobial drugs to prevent infection
before surgery?
Prophylactic treatment
Adjuvant treatment
Therapeutic treatment
Palliative treatment
2. What are the three key factors to consider when selecting antibiotics?
Patient age, weight, and allergy history.
Type of infection, duration of treatment, and route of administration.
Cost of medication, availability, and patient preference.
Identifying the infecting organism, drug sensitivity, and host factors.
3. Describe how antithyroid medications work in the management of
hyperthyroidism.
Antithyroid medications stimulate the adrenal glands to produce more
hormones.
Antithyroid medications block the action of insulin, affecting blood
sugar levels.
Antithyroid medications reduce the production of thyroid
hormones, helping to lower excessive hormone levels in the body.
Antithyroid medications increase the production of thyroid hormones,
leading to higher energy levels.
,4. Rapid-acting insulin onset
30 minutes-1 hour
1-1.5 hours
20 minutes
15 minutes
5. What should a patient getting Flagyl be informed not to do?
Do not drink alcohol with it (severe vomiting)
Do not lay down after taking (esophageal erosion)
Do not take with antacids (reduces efficacy)
Do not eat with it (reduces efficacy)
6. What should a nurse monitor for when administering medications to patients?
Medication expiration date
Patient age
Adverse effects
Dietary restrictions
7. What type of infections are antifungal medications primarily used to treat?
Fungal infections
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections
,8. What is most important to tell patients about flagyl (metronidazole)?
do not take it in the morning
do not take it with food
do not take it with alcohol
none of these
9. In a patient with a bacterial infection who is not responding to treatment,
what might be a necessary consideration regarding the antibacterial
medication prescribed?
The possibility of antibiotic resistance.
The need for increased insulin dosage.
The requirement for antiviral therapy.
The effectiveness of antifungal agents.
10. Which gastrointestinal symptoms are commonly associated with the use of
Carbapenems?
Constipation, abdominal pain, and fever.
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Fatigue, insomnia, and muscle pain.
Headache, dizziness, and rash.
11. Describe the importance of monitoring adverse effects when administering
medications.
Monitoring adverse effects is less important than ensuring proper
dosage.
Monitoring adverse effects is only relevant in emergency situations.
, Monitoring adverse effects is only necessary for high-risk
medications.
Monitoring adverse effects is crucial to ensure patient safety and
effective treatment.
12. What is the mechanism of action of Sulfonamides in bacterial growth
inhibition?
They competitively inhibit the pathway for folic acid synthesis.
They interfere with DNA replication.
They disrupt the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
They inhibit protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes.
13. Describe the significance of knowing the peak and duration of rapid insulins
in diabetes management.
The peak and duration only matter for long-acting insulins.
Rapid insulins have a constant effect regardless of timing.
The peak and duration are irrelevant to diabetes management.
Knowing the peak and duration helps in timing meals and insulin
administration to control blood sugar levels effectively.
14. Discuss how a patient's allergy to a specific antibiotic can impact treatment
decisions.
Allergies only affect the dosage of the antibiotic.
Allergies are not relevant in antibiotic selection.
Allergies can be ignored if the infection is severe.
2026 | High-Yield Review | Graded A+| Herzing University
1. What is the term used for the use of antimicrobial drugs to prevent infection
before surgery?
Prophylactic treatment
Adjuvant treatment
Therapeutic treatment
Palliative treatment
2. What are the three key factors to consider when selecting antibiotics?
Patient age, weight, and allergy history.
Type of infection, duration of treatment, and route of administration.
Cost of medication, availability, and patient preference.
Identifying the infecting organism, drug sensitivity, and host factors.
3. Describe how antithyroid medications work in the management of
hyperthyroidism.
Antithyroid medications stimulate the adrenal glands to produce more
hormones.
Antithyroid medications block the action of insulin, affecting blood
sugar levels.
Antithyroid medications reduce the production of thyroid
hormones, helping to lower excessive hormone levels in the body.
Antithyroid medications increase the production of thyroid hormones,
leading to higher energy levels.
,4. Rapid-acting insulin onset
30 minutes-1 hour
1-1.5 hours
20 minutes
15 minutes
5. What should a patient getting Flagyl be informed not to do?
Do not drink alcohol with it (severe vomiting)
Do not lay down after taking (esophageal erosion)
Do not take with antacids (reduces efficacy)
Do not eat with it (reduces efficacy)
6. What should a nurse monitor for when administering medications to patients?
Medication expiration date
Patient age
Adverse effects
Dietary restrictions
7. What type of infections are antifungal medications primarily used to treat?
Fungal infections
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections
,8. What is most important to tell patients about flagyl (metronidazole)?
do not take it in the morning
do not take it with food
do not take it with alcohol
none of these
9. In a patient with a bacterial infection who is not responding to treatment,
what might be a necessary consideration regarding the antibacterial
medication prescribed?
The possibility of antibiotic resistance.
The need for increased insulin dosage.
The requirement for antiviral therapy.
The effectiveness of antifungal agents.
10. Which gastrointestinal symptoms are commonly associated with the use of
Carbapenems?
Constipation, abdominal pain, and fever.
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Fatigue, insomnia, and muscle pain.
Headache, dizziness, and rash.
11. Describe the importance of monitoring adverse effects when administering
medications.
Monitoring adverse effects is less important than ensuring proper
dosage.
Monitoring adverse effects is only relevant in emergency situations.
, Monitoring adverse effects is only necessary for high-risk
medications.
Monitoring adverse effects is crucial to ensure patient safety and
effective treatment.
12. What is the mechanism of action of Sulfonamides in bacterial growth
inhibition?
They competitively inhibit the pathway for folic acid synthesis.
They interfere with DNA replication.
They disrupt the bacterial cell wall synthesis.
They inhibit protein synthesis by binding to ribosomes.
13. Describe the significance of knowing the peak and duration of rapid insulins
in diabetes management.
The peak and duration only matter for long-acting insulins.
Rapid insulins have a constant effect regardless of timing.
The peak and duration are irrelevant to diabetes management.
Knowing the peak and duration helps in timing meals and insulin
administration to control blood sugar levels effectively.
14. Discuss how a patient's allergy to a specific antibiotic can impact treatment
decisions.
Allergies only affect the dosage of the antibiotic.
Allergies are not relevant in antibiotic selection.
Allergies can be ignored if the infection is severe.
