NUR 113 Random Questions And 100% Correct Answers
Signs of Infection - Answer • Fever
• Lethargy
• Slow-wave sleep induction
• Classic signs of inflammation (redness, swelling, heat, and pain)
Types of Antibiotics - Answer • Bacteriostatic
• Bactericidal
Bacteriostatic - Answer - Those substances that prevent the growth of bacteria
Bactericidal - Answer - Those that kill bacteria directly
Bacteria Classification - Answer • Gram-positive
-The cell wall retains a stain or resists decolorization with alcohol
• Gram-negative
- The cell wall loses a stain or is decolorized by alcohol
• Aerobic
- Require oxygen to survive • Anaerobic
- Do not use oxygen
Aminoclycosides Common medications - Answer - Amikacin (Amikin), Gentamicin
(Garamycin)
- Kanamycin (Kantrex)
,- Neomycin (Mycifradin)
- Streptomycin
- Tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobrex)
Identify the following statement as TRUE or FALSE.
Because the aminoclycosides have adverse effects, it is necessary to teach the patient
to restrict fluids and eat 6
small meals daily. - Answer False
Rationale: Give the following patient teaching: Try to drink volumes of fluids and to
maintain nutrition (very
important) even though nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
You are writing a plan of care for a patient receiving Cefaclor. Which nursing diagnosis
would be appropriate for this patient?
A. Deficient fluid volume and imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements,
related to diarrhea
B. Chronic pain related to GI, CNS effects of drug C. Monitor renal function test values
D. Obtain culture and sensitivity studies from the infected site - Answer A. Deficient fluid
volume and imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements, related to diarrhea
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses related to drug therapy may include: Acute Pain related to
GI, CNS effects of drug; Risk for infection related to repeated injections; Deficient fluid
volume and imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements, related to diarrhea;
Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
What is a contraindication to receiving the fluoroquinolones?
A. Over 65 years
, B. Weight under 100 pounds
C. Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of the fluoroquinolones
D. History of cancer - Answer c. Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of
the fluoroquinolones.
Rationale: Contraindicated in clients with known allergy to any fluoroquinolone and in
pregnant or lactating clients because potential effects on the fetus and infant are not
known.
Tell whether the following statement is true or false.
Sulfonamides should not be given with thiazide diuretics because of a cross sensitivity
of the drugs. - Answer True
Rationale: Drug-to-Drug Interactions: Cross sensitivity with thiazide diuretics;
Sulfonareas
The macrolide antibiotics have known food-drug interactions. What would you teach
your patient taking a macrolide antibiotic?
A. Take with meals
B. Take daily just before going to bed
C. Take daily upon arising in the morning
D. Take 1 hour before or at least 2 to 3 hours after meals - Answer D. Take 1 hour before
or at least 2 to 3 hours after meals
Rationale: Food in the stomach reduces absorption of oral macrolides. Thus, give the
antibiotic on an empty stomach with a full, 8-oz glass of water, 1 hour before or at least 2
to 3 hours after meals.
true or false.
Signs of Infection - Answer • Fever
• Lethargy
• Slow-wave sleep induction
• Classic signs of inflammation (redness, swelling, heat, and pain)
Types of Antibiotics - Answer • Bacteriostatic
• Bactericidal
Bacteriostatic - Answer - Those substances that prevent the growth of bacteria
Bactericidal - Answer - Those that kill bacteria directly
Bacteria Classification - Answer • Gram-positive
-The cell wall retains a stain or resists decolorization with alcohol
• Gram-negative
- The cell wall loses a stain or is decolorized by alcohol
• Aerobic
- Require oxygen to survive • Anaerobic
- Do not use oxygen
Aminoclycosides Common medications - Answer - Amikacin (Amikin), Gentamicin
(Garamycin)
- Kanamycin (Kantrex)
,- Neomycin (Mycifradin)
- Streptomycin
- Tobramycin (Nebcin, Tobrex)
Identify the following statement as TRUE or FALSE.
Because the aminoclycosides have adverse effects, it is necessary to teach the patient
to restrict fluids and eat 6
small meals daily. - Answer False
Rationale: Give the following patient teaching: Try to drink volumes of fluids and to
maintain nutrition (very
important) even though nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur.
You are writing a plan of care for a patient receiving Cefaclor. Which nursing diagnosis
would be appropriate for this patient?
A. Deficient fluid volume and imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements,
related to diarrhea
B. Chronic pain related to GI, CNS effects of drug C. Monitor renal function test values
D. Obtain culture and sensitivity studies from the infected site - Answer A. Deficient fluid
volume and imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements, related to diarrhea
Rationale: Nursing diagnoses related to drug therapy may include: Acute Pain related to
GI, CNS effects of drug; Risk for infection related to repeated injections; Deficient fluid
volume and imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements, related to diarrhea;
Deficient knowledge regarding drug therapy
What is a contraindication to receiving the fluoroquinolones?
A. Over 65 years
, B. Weight under 100 pounds
C. Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of the fluoroquinolones
D. History of cancer - Answer c. Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of
the fluoroquinolones.
Rationale: Contraindicated in clients with known allergy to any fluoroquinolone and in
pregnant or lactating clients because potential effects on the fetus and infant are not
known.
Tell whether the following statement is true or false.
Sulfonamides should not be given with thiazide diuretics because of a cross sensitivity
of the drugs. - Answer True
Rationale: Drug-to-Drug Interactions: Cross sensitivity with thiazide diuretics;
Sulfonareas
The macrolide antibiotics have known food-drug interactions. What would you teach
your patient taking a macrolide antibiotic?
A. Take with meals
B. Take daily just before going to bed
C. Take daily upon arising in the morning
D. Take 1 hour before or at least 2 to 3 hours after meals - Answer D. Take 1 hour before
or at least 2 to 3 hours after meals
Rationale: Food in the stomach reduces absorption of oral macrolides. Thus, give the
antibiotic on an empty stomach with a full, 8-oz glass of water, 1 hour before or at least 2
to 3 hours after meals.
true or false.
