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Pharmacology Test Henry Ford Exam Questions
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Anti-infective drugs (antibiotics) - ANSWER ✔✔-Piperacillin/tazobactam, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin,
cefazolin, vancomycin, cefepime, gentamicin, tobramycin, cetriaxone, clindamycin and azithromycin
Penicillins (PCN) drug names - ANSWER ✔✔-Amoxicillin, Ampicillin Augmentin, Nafcillin Sodium,
Pipercillin sodium, Penicillin G (aqueous), Penicillin VK, Trimox, Unasyn
Use of Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-Tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, UTI, gonorrhea, and
infections of the skin.
Adverse reactions: Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-Anaphylaxis, Neutropenia, Leukopenia,
Thrombocytopenia, Hepatotoxicity
Nursing Considerations: Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-Give with water on empty stomach
Do not give with acidic fruit juice
Nursing Education: Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-seek emergency treatment if s/s of an allergic reaction
occurs such as: SOB, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, rash, or fainting.
Notify HCP is severe of blood diarrhea and abdominal cramping
Use extra protection for birth control
Tetracyclines drug names - ANSWER ✔✔-"-cycline", doxycycline, Vibramycin, Minocycline
Use of tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Pneumonia, chlaymdia, UTI, acne, gonorrhea
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Adverse reactions: Tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Hepatotoxicity,
Superinfection, Hemolytic anemis, Anaphylaxis
Nursing Considerations: Tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Effectiveness reduced with antacids, iron salts,
and foods high in calcium
Give 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after
Give full glass of water
Patient Education: Tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Stay out of the sun
Do not use during tooth development
last trimester of pregnancy neonatal period (inhibit fetal growth) and childhood until age 8
(discoloration)
Do not take dairy products, iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids or laxatives
within 2 hours of taking medication.
Throw away any used medication may cause damage to kidneys.
Get emergency treatment if allergic reaction, severe headache, vision changes or confusion, liver damage,
bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue.
Notify HCP if side effects include N/V, swollen tongue, and yeast infection.
Aminoglyxosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Amikacin, Gentamycin (Garamycin), Streptomycin, Tobramycin
Use of Aminoglyxosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Cirrhosis, gonorrhea, pneumonia, septicemia, UTIs
Adverse reactions: Aminoglyxosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Agranulocytosis
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Thrombocytopenia
Neurotoxicity
Nursing Considerations: Aminoglycosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Monitor BUN, creatinine, increase/ decrease
in frequency of urination, and increased thirst.
Nephrotoxicity is limited if given for less than 5 days.
Monitor for Ototoxicity: tinnitus, hearing impairment, and vestibular symptoms such as dizziness,
nystagmus, vertigo, and ataxia.
Patient Education: Aminoglycosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Do not take without notify HCP if you have: Sulfite
sensitivity, Kidney disease, hearing loss or loss of balance due to ear problems, Parkinson's disease or
neuromuscular disorder such as myasthenia graves.
Do not take if you are pregnant
Monitor Kidney function and drug levels.
Tell doctor if you are expereincing hearing loss, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or
seizures.
Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin
Use of Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, chronic bacterial
prostatitis, UTI and sinusitis
Adverse Reactions: Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity reaction, Phototoxicity,
Superinfection, Increased ICP, seizures
Nursing Considerations: Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Use with caution in renal or liver failure, geriatrics
and with seizure disorder
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Pharmacology Test Henry Ford Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Pass
Anti-infective drugs (antibiotics) - ANSWER ✔✔-Piperacillin/tazobactam, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin,
cefazolin, vancomycin, cefepime, gentamicin, tobramycin, cetriaxone, clindamycin and azithromycin
Penicillins (PCN) drug names - ANSWER ✔✔-Amoxicillin, Ampicillin Augmentin, Nafcillin Sodium,
Pipercillin sodium, Penicillin G (aqueous), Penicillin VK, Trimox, Unasyn
Use of Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-Tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, UTI, gonorrhea, and
infections of the skin.
Adverse reactions: Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-Anaphylaxis, Neutropenia, Leukopenia,
Thrombocytopenia, Hepatotoxicity
Nursing Considerations: Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-Give with water on empty stomach
Do not give with acidic fruit juice
Nursing Education: Penicillins - ANSWER ✔✔-seek emergency treatment if s/s of an allergic reaction
occurs such as: SOB, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, rash, or fainting.
Notify HCP is severe of blood diarrhea and abdominal cramping
Use extra protection for birth control
Tetracyclines drug names - ANSWER ✔✔-"-cycline", doxycycline, Vibramycin, Minocycline
Use of tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Pneumonia, chlaymdia, UTI, acne, gonorrhea
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Adverse reactions: Tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Hepatotoxicity,
Superinfection, Hemolytic anemis, Anaphylaxis
Nursing Considerations: Tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Effectiveness reduced with antacids, iron salts,
and foods high in calcium
Give 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after
Give full glass of water
Patient Education: Tetracyclines - ANSWER ✔✔-Stay out of the sun
Do not use during tooth development
last trimester of pregnancy neonatal period (inhibit fetal growth) and childhood until age 8
(discoloration)
Do not take dairy products, iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids or laxatives
within 2 hours of taking medication.
Throw away any used medication may cause damage to kidneys.
Get emergency treatment if allergic reaction, severe headache, vision changes or confusion, liver damage,
bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue.
Notify HCP if side effects include N/V, swollen tongue, and yeast infection.
Aminoglyxosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Amikacin, Gentamycin (Garamycin), Streptomycin, Tobramycin
Use of Aminoglyxosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Cirrhosis, gonorrhea, pneumonia, septicemia, UTIs
Adverse reactions: Aminoglyxosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Agranulocytosis
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Thrombocytopenia
Neurotoxicity
Nursing Considerations: Aminoglycosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Monitor BUN, creatinine, increase/ decrease
in frequency of urination, and increased thirst.
Nephrotoxicity is limited if given for less than 5 days.
Monitor for Ototoxicity: tinnitus, hearing impairment, and vestibular symptoms such as dizziness,
nystagmus, vertigo, and ataxia.
Patient Education: Aminoglycosides - ANSWER ✔✔-Do not take without notify HCP if you have: Sulfite
sensitivity, Kidney disease, hearing loss or loss of balance due to ear problems, Parkinson's disease or
neuromuscular disorder such as myasthenia graves.
Do not take if you are pregnant
Monitor Kidney function and drug levels.
Tell doctor if you are expereincing hearing loss, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or
seizures.
Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin
Use of Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Bronchitis, community acquired pneumonia, chronic bacterial
prostatitis, UTI and sinusitis
Adverse Reactions: Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Anaphylaxis, Hypersensitivity reaction, Phototoxicity,
Superinfection, Increased ICP, seizures
Nursing Considerations: Quinolones - ANSWER ✔✔-Use with caution in renal or liver failure, geriatrics
and with seizure disorder
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