NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified Q& A+ Graded)

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated
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Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an
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antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain
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bacteria
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Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex
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virus and varicella
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phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
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nephrotoxic
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Amoxicillin - ANSWER penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media, tonsilitis, and
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urinary tract infections
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broad-spectrum

monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
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tongue/tooth discoloration
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anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER a reaction to a drug that may begin with shortness
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of breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, and
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cardiac arrest.
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antacids - ANSWER OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time as azithromycin
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(Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
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,Azithromycin (Zithromax) - ANSWER antibiotic that inhibits the steps of protein
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synthesis and is used for bacterial conjuctivitis, STIs, and skin infections, NOT UTIs
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works well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin
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1 hr before/2 hr after meals and with water
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C diff, tinnitus, photosensitivity
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broad spectrum antibiotic - ANSWER effective against gram-positive and gram-negative
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bacteria
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BUN, CR, liver enzymes - ANSWER labs needed before giving antibiotics to determine the
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ability to metabolize and excrete the drug
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Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - ANSWER broad spectrum antibiotic that is used for OM,
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meningitis, and surgical infection prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like reaction
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Cephalosporins - ANSWER if a client is allergic to penicillin they can also be allergic to
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this classification of drug
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superinfection: stomatitis
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hepatotoxic
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clostridium difficile - ANSWER superinfection v v v v




multiple episodes of watery, diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal cramping, and a
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possible increased temperature
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disulfiram-like reaction - ANSWER a reaction that a client may have with metronidazide
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(Flagyl) or ceftriaxone and drinking alcohol
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, doxycycline - ANSWER antibiotic that is used to treat acne, E. coli, MRSA, STIs and
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anthrax that should not be taken with milk, penicillins, and oral contraceptives
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teratogenic effects, avoid if <8yrs (permanent discoloration)
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photosensitivity
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fluconazole (Difulcan) - ANSWER azole antifungal
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used for candida infections and prophylactically for those undergoing bone marrow
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transplant. drinks w caffeine are contraindicated when taking this drug.
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gentamicin sulfate - ANSWER antibiotic that is administered via IM or IV and used for
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endocardiits, septicemia, bone/joint infection, and meningitis, NOT OM. may cause
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alopecia, photosensitivity, tinnitus (especially with furosemide), nephrotoxic
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invermectin (stromectol) - ANSWER an anthelmic medication used to treat clients with
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vparasitic worms such as roundworm
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injection site redness - ANSWER expected side effect of isoniazid and ceftriaxone that the
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vnurse should monitor but does not require discontinuation of medication
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levofloxacin (Levaquin) - ANSWER antibiotic that interferes with enzyme DNA gyrase
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vand is used to treat cellulitis, impetigo and skin infections. may cause abdominal
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vcramps, restlessness, depression, photosensitivity, tinnitus and injection site reaction.
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obtain specimen and cultures, increase fluids
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metronidazide (Flagyl) - ANSWER peptide medication that is used for anaerobic
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infections including rosacea
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