The antimicrobial that is recommended and highly effective for the treatment of
gonorrhea at all anatomic sites of infection
Cephalexin
Parenteral ceftriaxone
Amoxicillin
Penicillin
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, Parenteral ceftriaxone
A patient is taking diethylcarbamazine [Hetrazan] to treat a filarial infestation. The
patient reports intense itching and a rash after several days of therapy. What will the
nurse tell this patient?
a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite.
b. This is a minor, direct adverse effect of the drug.
c. This is a sign the infestation is worsening.
d. This warrants discontinuation of the drug.
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a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite.
Select the term that refers to antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth:
a. Bacteriocidal
b. Bacteriostatic
c. Bacteriogenic
d. Bacteriolytic
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b. Bacteriostatic
Which superficial mycosis is generally treated with oral antifungalagents?
Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
,Tinea cruris
Tinea pedis
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Tinea capitis.
the rest are tc topically.
Patient education for macrolides
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Take with meals to avoid GI upset, contraindicated w/ warfarin
should be avoided in patients with QT prolongation
When calculating pediatric dosages, what should you take into consideration?
Dosage calculation by body surface area is the most accurate method because it
takes into account the difference in size of the child and or neonates
Calculated doses based on body weight should be increased by 10% because of
immature renal and hepatic functions
Dosage calculation according to the body weight is the most accurate method
because it takes into account different in maturational development
Usage of drug reference recommendation based on milligram per kilogram of the
body weight is the preferred method
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Calculated doses based on body weight should be increased by 10%
because of immature renal and hepatic functions
, A 6-week-old infant who has not yet received immunizations develops a severe
cough. While awaiting nasopharyngeal culture results, the nurse will expect to
administer which antibiotic?
Clindamycin [Cleocin]
Doxycycline [Vibramycin]
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Penicillin G
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Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
A 30-year-old male patient reports having two to four urinary tract infections a year.
What will the nurse expect to teach this patient?
"Make sure you void after intercourse and drink extra fluids to stay well hydrated."
"We will treat each infection as a separate infection and treat with short-
coursetherapy."
"You will need to take a low dose of medication for 6 months to prevent infections."
"You will need to take antibiotics for 4 to 6 weeks each time you have an infection."
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"You will need to take a low dose of medication for 6 months to prevent
infections."
A patient who has been taking linezolid [Zyvox] for 6 months develops vision
problems. What will the nurse do?
a. Reassure the patient that this is a harmless side effect of this drug.
b. Tell the patient that blindness is likely to occur with this drug.
gonorrhea at all anatomic sites of infection
Cephalexin
Parenteral ceftriaxone
Amoxicillin
Penicillin
Give this one a try later!
, Parenteral ceftriaxone
A patient is taking diethylcarbamazine [Hetrazan] to treat a filarial infestation. The
patient reports intense itching and a rash after several days of therapy. What will the
nurse tell this patient?
a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite.
b. This is a minor, direct adverse effect of the drug.
c. This is a sign the infestation is worsening.
d. This warrants discontinuation of the drug.
Give this one a try later!
a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite.
Select the term that refers to antibiotics that inhibit bacterial growth:
a. Bacteriocidal
b. Bacteriostatic
c. Bacteriogenic
d. Bacteriolytic
Give this one a try later!
b. Bacteriostatic
Which superficial mycosis is generally treated with oral antifungalagents?
Tinea capitis
Tinea corporis
,Tinea cruris
Tinea pedis
Give this one a try later!
Tinea capitis.
the rest are tc topically.
Patient education for macrolides
Give this one a try later!
Take with meals to avoid GI upset, contraindicated w/ warfarin
should be avoided in patients with QT prolongation
When calculating pediatric dosages, what should you take into consideration?
Dosage calculation by body surface area is the most accurate method because it
takes into account the difference in size of the child and or neonates
Calculated doses based on body weight should be increased by 10% because of
immature renal and hepatic functions
Dosage calculation according to the body weight is the most accurate method
because it takes into account different in maturational development
Usage of drug reference recommendation based on milligram per kilogram of the
body weight is the preferred method
Give this one a try later!
Calculated doses based on body weight should be increased by 10%
because of immature renal and hepatic functions
, A 6-week-old infant who has not yet received immunizations develops a severe
cough. While awaiting nasopharyngeal culture results, the nurse will expect to
administer which antibiotic?
Clindamycin [Cleocin]
Doxycycline [Vibramycin]
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
Penicillin G
Give this one a try later!
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate
A 30-year-old male patient reports having two to four urinary tract infections a year.
What will the nurse expect to teach this patient?
"Make sure you void after intercourse and drink extra fluids to stay well hydrated."
"We will treat each infection as a separate infection and treat with short-
coursetherapy."
"You will need to take a low dose of medication for 6 months to prevent infections."
"You will need to take antibiotics for 4 to 6 weeks each time you have an infection."
Give this one a try later!
"You will need to take a low dose of medication for 6 months to prevent
infections."
A patient who has been taking linezolid [Zyvox] for 6 months develops vision
problems. What will the nurse do?
a. Reassure the patient that this is a harmless side effect of this drug.
b. Tell the patient that blindness is likely to occur with this drug.
