NUR 106 (Pharmacology, Chapter 45 - Antimicrobials) NCLEX
STYLE QUES- Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The nurse is administering tobramycin, an aminoglycoside, to a patient with a wound
infected with Klebsiella and is alert for these adverse effects. (Select all that apply.)
A. Ototoxicity
B. Nystagmus
C. Nephrotoxicity
D. Photosensitivity
E. Dizziness
Answer: A, C, E (Ototoxicity) (Nephrotoxicity) (Dizziness)
Question 2: Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed prior to dental procedures for patients at risk for
developing infective endocarditis with the following medical conditions. (Select all that apply.)
A. Hypertension
B. Previous heart transplantation
C. History of infective endocarditis
D. Congestive heart failure
E. Congenital heart defects
Answer: B, C, & E (Previous heart transplantation) (History of infective endocarditis) (Congenital heart
defects)
Question 3: A patient was complaining of nausea and vomiting after taking ampicillin. After reassuring
the patient, the nurse responded with the following statement:
A. "I would not worry about feeling this way; these symptoms will go away in a couple of hours."
B. "Since the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are common responses to antibiotics, it may be helpful to take
ampicillin with food."
C. "This is a sign that you are allergic to the drug. I will notify your physician."
D. "The drug needs to be discontinued, and you will need to be started on another drug."
Answer: B ("Since the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are common responses to antibiotics, it may be
helpful to take ampicillin with food.")
Question 4: A patient presented with the symptoms of white patches over the tongue while taking
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) for pneumonia. The nurse recognized this as
A. Ototoxicity.
B. An allergic reaction.
C. A secondary infection.
D. Photosensitivity.
Answer: C (A secondary infection)
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STYLE QUES- Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: The nurse is administering tobramycin, an aminoglycoside, to a patient with a wound
infected with Klebsiella and is alert for these adverse effects. (Select all that apply.)
A. Ototoxicity
B. Nystagmus
C. Nephrotoxicity
D. Photosensitivity
E. Dizziness
Answer: A, C, E (Ototoxicity) (Nephrotoxicity) (Dizziness)
Question 2: Prophylactic antibiotics are prescribed prior to dental procedures for patients at risk for
developing infective endocarditis with the following medical conditions. (Select all that apply.)
A. Hypertension
B. Previous heart transplantation
C. History of infective endocarditis
D. Congestive heart failure
E. Congenital heart defects
Answer: B, C, & E (Previous heart transplantation) (History of infective endocarditis) (Congenital heart
defects)
Question 3: A patient was complaining of nausea and vomiting after taking ampicillin. After reassuring
the patient, the nurse responded with the following statement:
A. "I would not worry about feeling this way; these symptoms will go away in a couple of hours."
B. "Since the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are common responses to antibiotics, it may be helpful to take
ampicillin with food."
C. "This is a sign that you are allergic to the drug. I will notify your physician."
D. "The drug needs to be discontinued, and you will need to be started on another drug."
Answer: B ("Since the symptoms of nausea and vomiting are common responses to antibiotics, it may be
helpful to take ampicillin with food.")
Question 4: A patient presented with the symptoms of white patches over the tongue while taking
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) for pneumonia. The nurse recognized this as
A. Ototoxicity.
B. An allergic reaction.
C. A secondary infection.
D. Photosensitivity.
Answer: C (A secondary infection)
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