NURS 6015 Exam 2 Antibiotics Questions With Complete
Solutions
How do Antimycobacterials (Isonizaid, rifampin, ethambutol)
work? Correct Answers They are used in combinations of 2
more as a FIRST (1st) Line Treatment
These just treat one bacteria; mycobacterium tuberculosis
- It needs to be continued for 6 months to 2 years; it has to affect
bacteria in multiple phases
If a drug is incredibly tough on the kidneys, what do you
monitor for closely? Just list 2 things even though there is more
Correct Answers Decreased urine output and Creatinine/BUN
Levels
If you are at risk of superinfection, what are some things you
will probably monitor? Correct Answers - Patient's renal labs
- Patient's electrolytes
- Patient's hydration status
- Try to get the patient to a more narrow spectrum drug ASAP
Is there anything that needs to be avoided when giving
Cephalosporin? Correct Answers - Aminoglycosides as it can
increase the risk of Nephrotoxicity
- Alcohol as it can cause a disulfiram reaction
Is there anything that needs to be avoided when giving
luoroquinolone (Ciprafloxacin)?? Correct Answers - Use in
children under 18 because it can cause Tendonitis!
- Antacid use
, What are the big things to watch out for when giving
Antimycobacterials (Isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol)?/ Correct
Answers - if patient has Pre-existing renal disease
- if patient has Pre-existing hepatic disease
- If patient has seizure disorders
- if patient has peripheral neuropathy
What are the key adverse effects of Aminoglycoside
(Gentamicin)? Correct Answers - Ototoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Cardiac Problems
What are the key adverse effects of Antimycobacterials
(Isonizaid, rifampin, ethambutol)? Correct Answers -
Peripheral Neuropathy
- Seizures
- GI Effects; NAUSEA AND VOMITING
- Discoloration of fluids
What are the key adverse effects of Carbapenem (Ertapenem)?
Correct Answers - Superinfections because Carbapenem is so
broad spectrum!
- Seizures
- Very bad GI Problems due to superinfections!
What are the key adverse effects of Cephalosporin? Correct
Answers - Super infections because Cephalosporin
- Severe GI Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
Solutions
How do Antimycobacterials (Isonizaid, rifampin, ethambutol)
work? Correct Answers They are used in combinations of 2
more as a FIRST (1st) Line Treatment
These just treat one bacteria; mycobacterium tuberculosis
- It needs to be continued for 6 months to 2 years; it has to affect
bacteria in multiple phases
If a drug is incredibly tough on the kidneys, what do you
monitor for closely? Just list 2 things even though there is more
Correct Answers Decreased urine output and Creatinine/BUN
Levels
If you are at risk of superinfection, what are some things you
will probably monitor? Correct Answers - Patient's renal labs
- Patient's electrolytes
- Patient's hydration status
- Try to get the patient to a more narrow spectrum drug ASAP
Is there anything that needs to be avoided when giving
Cephalosporin? Correct Answers - Aminoglycosides as it can
increase the risk of Nephrotoxicity
- Alcohol as it can cause a disulfiram reaction
Is there anything that needs to be avoided when giving
luoroquinolone (Ciprafloxacin)?? Correct Answers - Use in
children under 18 because it can cause Tendonitis!
- Antacid use
, What are the big things to watch out for when giving
Antimycobacterials (Isoniazid, rifampin, ethambutol)?/ Correct
Answers - if patient has Pre-existing renal disease
- if patient has Pre-existing hepatic disease
- If patient has seizure disorders
- if patient has peripheral neuropathy
What are the key adverse effects of Aminoglycoside
(Gentamicin)? Correct Answers - Ototoxicity
- Nephrotoxicity
- Cardiac Problems
What are the key adverse effects of Antimycobacterials
(Isonizaid, rifampin, ethambutol)? Correct Answers -
Peripheral Neuropathy
- Seizures
- GI Effects; NAUSEA AND VOMITING
- Discoloration of fluids
What are the key adverse effects of Carbapenem (Ertapenem)?
Correct Answers - Superinfections because Carbapenem is so
broad spectrum!
- Seizures
- Very bad GI Problems due to superinfections!
What are the key adverse effects of Cephalosporin? Correct
Answers - Super infections because Cephalosporin
- Severe GI Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
