Take Quiz: Quiz for Antimicrobial Therapy

Question 1

Superinfections are an adverse effect common to all antibiotic therapy. Which of the following best describes a superinfection?*

A. An initial infection so overwhelming that it requires multiple antimicrobial drugs to treat successfully

B. Bacterial resistance that creates infections that are difficult to treat and that are often resistant to multiple drugs

C. Infections requiring high-dose antimicrobial therapy with increased chance of organ toxicity

D. The overgrowth of normal body flora or of opportunistic organisms such as viruses and yeast no longer held in check by normal, beneficial flora

Question 2

A client will be discharged after surgery with a prescription for penicillin. When planning at-home instructions, what will the nurse include?*

A. Penicillin's can be taken while breast-feeding.

B. The entire prescription must be finished.

C. All penicillin's can be taken without regard to eating.

D. Some possible side effects include abdominal pain and constipation.

Question 3

A client has been prescribed tetracycline. When providing information regarding this drug, the nurse should include what information about tetracycline?*

A. It is classified as a narrow-spectrum antibiotic with minimal adverse effects.

B. It is contraindicated in children younger than 8 years.

C. It has been identified to be safe during pregnancy.

D. It is used to treat a wide variety of disease processes.

Question 4

What important information should be included in the client’s education regarding taking ciprofloxacin (Cipro)?*

A. The drug can cause discoloration of the teeth.

B. Fluid intake should be decreased to prevent urine retention.

C. Any heel or lower leg pain should be reported immediately.

D. The drug should be taken with an antacid to reduce gastric effects.

Question 5

A client has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and is prescribed Rifater (combination of pyrazinamide with isoniazid and rifampin). While the client is on this medication, what teaching is essential? (Select all that apply.)*

A. “It is critical to continue therapy for at least 6 to 12 months.”

B. “Two or more drugs are used to prevent tuberculosis bacterial resistance.”

C. “These drugs may also be used to prevent tuberculosis.”

D. “No special precautions are required.”

E. “After 1 month of treatment, the medication will be discontinued.”

Question 6

A 32-year-old female has been started on amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox) for a severe UTI. Before sending her home with this prescription, the nurse will provide which instruction?*

A. Teach her to wear sunscreens.

B. Ask her about oral contraceptive use and recommend an alternative method for the duration of the ampicillin course.

C. Assess for hearing loss.

D. Recommend taking the pill with some antacid to prevent GI upset.

Question 7

The use of fluoroquinolones has expanded far beyond their initial role in treating urinary tract infections. All fluoroquinolones have activity against gram-negative pathogens, but newer drugs in the class have activity against gram-positive microbes.*

A. True

B. False

Question 8

The macrolides antibiotics are safe alternatives to penicillin. They are effective against most gram-positive bacteria and many gram-negative species?*

A. True

B. False

Question 9

The aminoglycosides are narrow-spectrum drugs, most commonly prescribed for infections by aerobic, gram-negative bacteria. They have the potential to cause serious adverse effects such as ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and neuromuscular blockade?*

A. True

B. False

Question 10

The Following are step that nurses he/she based on when are going to do Careful selection of the correct antibiotic, through the use of culture and sensitivity testing, is essential for effective pharmacotherapy and to limit adverse effects. Superinfections may occur during antibiotic therapy if too many host flora are killed.*

A. True

B. False