NSG 318 FINAL EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
acquired resistance - correct answers -type of resistance that is caused by prior
exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once
was for a certain bacteria
Acyclovir (Zovarix) - correct answers -antiviral drug used for the treatment of
herpes simplex virus and varicella
important to increase fluids
phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
nephrotoxic
Amoxicillin - correct answers -penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media,
tonsilitis, and urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum
monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
tongue/tooth discoloration
superinfection - vaginitis
anaphylactic reaction - correct answers -a reaction to a drug that may begin with
shortness of breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema,
bronchospasms, and cardiac arrest.
,antacids - correct answers -OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time
as azithromycin (Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) - correct answers -antibiotic that inhibits the steps of
protein synthesis and is used for bacterial conjuctivitis, STIs, and skin infections,
NOT UTIs works well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin
1 hr before/2 hr after meals and with water
C diff, tinnitus, photosensitivity
broad spectrum antibiotic - correct answers -effective against gram-positive and
gram-negative bacteria
BUN, CR, liver enzymes - correct answers -labs needed before giving antibiotics to
determine the ability to metabolize and excrete the drug
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - correct answers -broad spectrum antibiotic that is used
for OM, meningitis, and surgical infection prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like
reaction
Cephalosporins - correct answers -if a client is allergic to penicillin they can also be
allergic to this classification of drug
disulfiram like reaction
superinfection: stomatitis
hepatotoxic
clostridium difficile - correct answers -superinfection
, multiple episodes of watery, diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal cramping,
and a possible increased temperature
disulfiram-like reaction - correct answers -a reaction that a client may have with
metronidazide (Flagyl) or ceftriaxone and drinking alcohol
doxycycline - correct answers -antibiotic that is used to treat acne, E. coli, MRSA,
STIs and anthrax that should not be taken with milk, penicillins, and oral
contraceptives
teratogenic effects, avoid if <8yrs (permanent discoloration)
photosensitivity
fluconazole (Difulcan) - correct answers -azole antifungal
used for candida infections and prophylactically for those undergoing bone
marrow transplant. drinks w caffeine are contraindicated when taking this drug.
gentamicin sulfate - correct answers -antibiotic that is administered via IM or IV
and used for endocardiits, septicemia, bone/joint infection, and meningitis, NOT
OM. may cause alopecia, photosensitivity, tinnitus (especially with furosemide),
nephrotoxic
invermectin (stromectol) - correct answers -an anthelmic medication used to treat
clients with parasitic worms such as roundworm
injection site redness - correct answers -expected side effect of isoniazid and
ceftriaxone that the nurse should monitor but does not require discontinuation of
medication
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
acquired resistance - correct answers -type of resistance that is caused by prior
exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once
was for a certain bacteria
Acyclovir (Zovarix) - correct answers -antiviral drug used for the treatment of
herpes simplex virus and varicella
important to increase fluids
phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
nephrotoxic
Amoxicillin - correct answers -penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media,
tonsilitis, and urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum
monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
tongue/tooth discoloration
superinfection - vaginitis
anaphylactic reaction - correct answers -a reaction to a drug that may begin with
shortness of breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema,
bronchospasms, and cardiac arrest.
,antacids - correct answers -OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time
as azithromycin (Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Azithromycin (Zithromax) - correct answers -antibiotic that inhibits the steps of
protein synthesis and is used for bacterial conjuctivitis, STIs, and skin infections,
NOT UTIs works well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin
1 hr before/2 hr after meals and with water
C diff, tinnitus, photosensitivity
broad spectrum antibiotic - correct answers -effective against gram-positive and
gram-negative bacteria
BUN, CR, liver enzymes - correct answers -labs needed before giving antibiotics to
determine the ability to metabolize and excrete the drug
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - correct answers -broad spectrum antibiotic that is used
for OM, meningitis, and surgical infection prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like
reaction
Cephalosporins - correct answers -if a client is allergic to penicillin they can also be
allergic to this classification of drug
disulfiram like reaction
superinfection: stomatitis
hepatotoxic
clostridium difficile - correct answers -superinfection
, multiple episodes of watery, diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal cramping,
and a possible increased temperature
disulfiram-like reaction - correct answers -a reaction that a client may have with
metronidazide (Flagyl) or ceftriaxone and drinking alcohol
doxycycline - correct answers -antibiotic that is used to treat acne, E. coli, MRSA,
STIs and anthrax that should not be taken with milk, penicillins, and oral
contraceptives
teratogenic effects, avoid if <8yrs (permanent discoloration)
photosensitivity
fluconazole (Difulcan) - correct answers -azole antifungal
used for candida infections and prophylactically for those undergoing bone
marrow transplant. drinks w caffeine are contraindicated when taking this drug.
gentamicin sulfate - correct answers -antibiotic that is administered via IM or IV
and used for endocardiits, septicemia, bone/joint infection, and meningitis, NOT
OM. may cause alopecia, photosensitivity, tinnitus (especially with furosemide),
nephrotoxic
invermectin (stromectol) - correct answers -an anthelmic medication used to treat
clients with parasitic worms such as roundworm
injection site redness - correct answers -expected side effect of isoniazid and
ceftriaxone that the nurse should monitor but does not require discontinuation of
medication
