WEEK 6 QUIZ Questions
1.A 10-year-old otherwise healthy boy is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. Which of the following
should the nurse practitioner prescribe?
Azitromycin Zithromax
Amoxicillin Amoxil
Levofloxacin Levaquin
Cephalexin Keflex
2.An 82-year-old patient has just been diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles) and the nurse
practitioner wants to prescribe an antiviral. Which of the antivirals used in treating herpes
zoster has a higher incidence of serious adverse reactions in immunocompromised patients.
Famciclovir (Famvir)
Valcyclovir (Valtrex)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Zanamivir (Relena)
3. A 17 year old used clotrimaze (Lotrimin AF) for athletes foot last year and developed a red, itchy rash consistent
with a hypersensitivity reaction. He now has athletes foot again. What would be a good choice of antifungal for the
patient?
A. Terbinafine (Lamisil) cream
B Ketoranazole (Nizoral) cream
C. Miconazole (Micatin) powder
4.When prescribing Griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient or parent to:
A. Take until tinea clears approximately 4 weeks
b. Shampoo with baby shampoo daily while taking griseofluvin
Administer with high fat food for best absorption
Administer the med on an empty stomach
5. Which of the following should be prescribed to patients to prevent the development of peripheral neuropathy in
patients taking isoniazid for TB (tuberculosis) ?
Riboflavin (vitamin b2)
Niacin (vitamin b3)
Thaiamine (vitamin b1)
Pyridoxine (vitamin b6)
6.A 3 year old maile with moderately persistent asthma has been diagnosed with type A
influenza. Which of the following is true regarding treatment with oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
A the medication should be started 48 hours within the first influenza symptoms
The medicatin will cure the virus as long as the full course of treatment is taken
The medication should be administered once daily for 5 days
The parent can be advised to stop administering the medication when the chils symptoms have
resolved
1.A 10-year-old otherwise healthy boy is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. Which of the following
should the nurse practitioner prescribe?
Azitromycin Zithromax
Amoxicillin Amoxil
Levofloxacin Levaquin
Cephalexin Keflex
2.An 82-year-old patient has just been diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles) and the nurse
practitioner wants to prescribe an antiviral. Which of the antivirals used in treating herpes
zoster has a higher incidence of serious adverse reactions in immunocompromised patients.
Famciclovir (Famvir)
Valcyclovir (Valtrex)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Zanamivir (Relena)
3. A 17 year old used clotrimaze (Lotrimin AF) for athletes foot last year and developed a red, itchy rash consistent
with a hypersensitivity reaction. He now has athletes foot again. What would be a good choice of antifungal for the
patient?
A. Terbinafine (Lamisil) cream
B Ketoranazole (Nizoral) cream
C. Miconazole (Micatin) powder
4.When prescribing Griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient or parent to:
A. Take until tinea clears approximately 4 weeks
b. Shampoo with baby shampoo daily while taking griseofluvin
Administer with high fat food for best absorption
Administer the med on an empty stomach
5. Which of the following should be prescribed to patients to prevent the development of peripheral neuropathy in
patients taking isoniazid for TB (tuberculosis) ?
Riboflavin (vitamin b2)
Niacin (vitamin b3)
Thaiamine (vitamin b1)
Pyridoxine (vitamin b6)
6.A 3 year old maile with moderately persistent asthma has been diagnosed with type A
influenza. Which of the following is true regarding treatment with oseltamivir (Tamiflu)?
A the medication should be started 48 hours within the first influenza symptoms
The medicatin will cure the virus as long as the full course of treatment is taken
The medication should be administered once daily for 5 days
The parent can be advised to stop administering the medication when the chils symptoms have
resolved
