MN553 Unit 6 Quiz/ MN 553 Unit 6 Quiz (2020): Pharmacology: Kaplan University(Verified answers, Already Graded A)

MN553 Unit 6 Quiz/ MN 553 Unit 6 Quiz (Latest): Pharmacology: Kaplan University Question 1 2 / 2 points Pong-tai is a 12-month-old child who is being treated with amoxicillin for acute otitis media. His parents call the clinic and say he has developed diarrhea. The appropriate action would be to: Question options: Advise the parents that some diarrhea is normal with amoxicillin and recommend probiotics daily. Change the antibiotic to one that is less of a gastrointestinal irritant. Order stool cultures for suspected viral pathogens not treated by the amoxicillin. Recommend increased fluids and fiber in his diet. Question 2 2 / 2 points To prevent further development of antibacterial resistance it is recommended that fluoroquinolones be reserved for treatment of: Question options: Urinary tract infections in young women Upper respiratory infections in adults Skin and soft tissue infections in adults Community-acquired pneumonia in patients with comorbidities Question 3 2 / 2 points Treatment for suspected gonorrhea is: Question options: Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM x 1 Ceftriaxone 2 grams IM x 1 Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO x 1 Doxycycline 100 mg bid x 7 days Question 4 2 / 2 points If a woman presents with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis she may be treated with: Question options: Weekly intravaginal butoconazole for 3 months Fluconazole 150 mg PO daily x 7 doses then monthly for 6 months Weekly fluconazole 150 mg PO x 6 months Intravaginal tioconazole x 14 days Question 5 2 / 2 points Bilal is a 5-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. His treatment would include: Question options: Pyridoxine Ethambutol Levofloxacin Rifabutin Question 6 2 / 2 points Isabella has confirmed tuberculosis and is placed on a 6-month treatment regimen. The 6-month regimen consists of: Question options: Two months of four-drug therapy (INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol) followed by Four months of INH and rifampin Six months of INH with daily pyridoxine throughout therapy Six months of INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol Any of the above Question 7 2 / 2 points First-line therapy for a patient with acute otitis externa (swimmer’s ear) and an intact tympanic membrane includes: Question options: Swim-Ear drops Ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone drops Amoxicillin Gentamicin ophthalmic drops Question 8 2 / 2 points The length of treatment for sinusitis in a low-risk patient should be: Question options: 5–7 days 7–10 days 14–21 days 7 days beyond when symptoms cease Question 9 2 / 2 points Nicole is a 4-year-old female with a febrile urinary tract infection (UTI). She is generally healthy and has no drug allergies. Appropriate initial therapy for her UTI would be: Question options: Azithromycin Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Ceftriaxone Ciprofloxacin Question 10 2 / 2 points Juanita is a 28-year-old pregnant woman at 38 weeks’ gestation who is diagnosed with a lower urinary tract infection (UTI). She is healthy with no drug allergies. Appropriate first-line therapy for her UTI would be: Question options: Azithromycin Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Amoxicillin Ciprofloxacin