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 (Zovirax) - correct answers -an antiviral drug used for the treatment of
herpes simplex virus
Amoxicillin - correct answers -a penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media,
tonsillitis, and UTIs that is a broad spectrum antibiotic
Anaphylactic reaction - correct answers -a reaction to a drug that many times
starts with SOB and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema,
bronchospasm, 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 conjunctivitis, STIs, and skin infections.
This drug works well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin.
, Bactericidal - correct answers -medications that kill bacteria are known as this
type of drug
Bacteriostatic - correct answers -medications that inhibit bacterial growth are
known as this type of drug
broad spectrum antibiotics - correct answers -Antibiotics that are effective against
gram positive and gram negative bacteria are known as this type of antibiotic
BUN, creatinine, liver enzymes - correct answers -labs needed before giving
antibiotics to determine the ability to metabolize and excrete the drug
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - correct answers -a broad spectrum antibiotic that is used
for otitis media, 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 drugs
Clostridium difficile - correct answers -the signs/symptoms of this superinfection
include multiple episodes of watery, diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal
cramping, and a possible increased temperature
Disulfiram-like reaction - correct answers -a reaction a client may have if
metronidazide (Flagyl) or cefraixone and drinking alcohol