WGU D398 Introduction to
Pharmacology | Objective Assessments |
OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions | 234
Questions and Answers | Update | 100%
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Antibiotics -CORRECTANSWER treat bacterial infections
Bactericidal -CORRECTANSWER kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic -CORRECTANSWER stops growth of bacteria
Regimen -CORRECTANSWER medication schedule/dose
Immunocompromised -CORRECTANSWER weakened immune system
Penicillins and Cephalosporins -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Amoxicillin,
Piperacillin; Uses: UTIs, pneumonia, skin infection, ear infection; Cautions: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea; allergic reaction
Macrolides -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Azithromycin (Z-Pak), Clarithromycin,
Erythromycin; Uses: respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs (chlamydia); Side
Effects: mild; nausea, diarrhea, rare rashes
,Fluoroquinolones -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin,
Moxifloxacin; Uses: UTIs, lower respiratory infections, bone/joint infections, gonorrhea;
Side Effects - Mild: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness,
irritability, anxiety; Side Effects - Serious: seizures, severe sunburn (photosensitivity),
cartilage/tendon damage, dehydration
Aminoglycosides -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Gentamicin, Amikacin; Uses:
endocarditis, serious respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections; Side Effects:
kidney damage, respiratory paralysis; can be toxic in high doses
Tetracyclines -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline; Cautions:
photosensitivity, discoloration of young teeth, renal and liver damage
Carbapenems -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Imipenem, Meropenem; Uses:
immunocompromised patients, complex infections
Clindamycin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: AIDS pneumonia (pneumocystis jirovecii),
prophylactic for dental procedures, alternative for pts with penicillin allergies
Metronidazole -CORRECTANSWER Uses: acne, bacterial vaginosis, STI trichomonas;
Side Effects: discolored urine; contraindicated with alcohol use
, Vancomycin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: C. diff (given orally); endocarditis (IV)
Antivirals -CORRECTANSWER stops virus's replication/development
Lesion -CORRECTANSWER injury or wound
Protocol -CORRECTANSWER procedures for use of medication(s)
Acyclovir -CORRECTANSWER Uses: herpes simplex, zoster (shingles), varicella zoster
(chicken pox); topical use for lesions/recurring infections
Tamiflu and Relenza -CORRECTANSWER Uses: influenza treatment; Side Effects:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ribavirin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: RSV treatment; not used during
pregnancy/breastfeeding
Antifungals -CORRECTANSWER antimycotic; kill fungal cells
Fluconazole -CORRECTANSWER Uses: vaginal candidiasis; Side Effects: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea
Nystatin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: oral thrush
Pharmacology | Objective Assessments |
OA V1, V2 and V3 | All OA Versions | 234
Questions and Answers | Update | 100%
Correct
Antibiotics -CORRECTANSWER treat bacterial infections
Bactericidal -CORRECTANSWER kills bacteria
Bacteriostatic -CORRECTANSWER stops growth of bacteria
Regimen -CORRECTANSWER medication schedule/dose
Immunocompromised -CORRECTANSWER weakened immune system
Penicillins and Cephalosporins -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Amoxicillin,
Piperacillin; Uses: UTIs, pneumonia, skin infection, ear infection; Cautions: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea; allergic reaction
Macrolides -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Azithromycin (Z-Pak), Clarithromycin,
Erythromycin; Uses: respiratory infections, ear infections, STIs (chlamydia); Side
Effects: mild; nausea, diarrhea, rare rashes
,Fluoroquinolones -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin,
Moxifloxacin; Uses: UTIs, lower respiratory infections, bone/joint infections, gonorrhea;
Side Effects - Mild: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness,
irritability, anxiety; Side Effects - Serious: seizures, severe sunburn (photosensitivity),
cartilage/tendon damage, dehydration
Aminoglycosides -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Gentamicin, Amikacin; Uses:
endocarditis, serious respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections; Side Effects:
kidney damage, respiratory paralysis; can be toxic in high doses
Tetracyclines -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Tetracycline, Doxycycline; Cautions:
photosensitivity, discoloration of young teeth, renal and liver damage
Carbapenems -CORRECTANSWER Examples: Imipenem, Meropenem; Uses:
immunocompromised patients, complex infections
Clindamycin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: AIDS pneumonia (pneumocystis jirovecii),
prophylactic for dental procedures, alternative for pts with penicillin allergies
Metronidazole -CORRECTANSWER Uses: acne, bacterial vaginosis, STI trichomonas;
Side Effects: discolored urine; contraindicated with alcohol use
, Vancomycin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: C. diff (given orally); endocarditis (IV)
Antivirals -CORRECTANSWER stops virus's replication/development
Lesion -CORRECTANSWER injury or wound
Protocol -CORRECTANSWER procedures for use of medication(s)
Acyclovir -CORRECTANSWER Uses: herpes simplex, zoster (shingles), varicella zoster
(chicken pox); topical use for lesions/recurring infections
Tamiflu and Relenza -CORRECTANSWER Uses: influenza treatment; Side Effects:
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Ribavirin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: RSV treatment; not used during
pregnancy/breastfeeding
Antifungals -CORRECTANSWER antimycotic; kill fungal cells
Fluconazole -CORRECTANSWER Uses: vaginal candidiasis; Side Effects: nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea
Nystatin -CORRECTANSWER Uses: oral thrush
