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Which cephalosporins are rarely used for active infections? - correct answer Second
generation
Jack is taking Coumadin for his atrial fibrillation. Which of the following
cephalosporins should not be prescribed for jack? - correct answer Ceftriaxone and
cefotetan
Third generation cephalosporins are good to treat - correct answer Meningitis
Fourth Generation Cephalosporins are good to treat? - correct answer Pneumonia
Vancomycin works by - correct answer Inhibiting Cell wall synthesis
Fluroquinolones work by - correct answer Disrupting DNA replication and cell
revision
Jackson has community acquired pneumonia mycoplasma pneumonia's is suspected.
Which of the following is the best choice for treatment? - correct answer Doxycycline
Michael is taking simvastin for his cholesterol. Which antibiotic should not be
prescribed? - correct answer Erythromycin
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins - correct answer Oxacillin, nafcillin, dicloxacillin
, NURS 5334 Antibiotic UTI Quiz Questions
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broad spectrum penicillins - correct answer - ampicillin and amoxicillin
- good oral absorption (amoxicillin = excellent)
- broad spectrum (improved against gram negative organisms - e.coli, salmonella,
shingella, H. Influenza, H pylori, proteus)
What can you prescribe for prophylaxis in recurring UTIs - correct answer
Sulfamethoxazole trimethoprim 3 times a week for 6 months
What organisms are the most causative for UTIs - correct answer E. Coli, Klebsiella,
proteus
What drug can be used for postcoital UTIs - correct answer Nitrofurantoin 100 mg
after intercourse
What drug is appropriate for non-complicated pyelonephritis? - correct answer
Levofloxacin 500mg by mouth daily for 10-14 days
Mark is a 40 years old male with bacterial prostatitis. What drug is the most
appropriate antibiotic regimen? - correct answer Levofloxacin for 2-4 weeks
What are the side effects of aminoglycosides? - correct answer ototoxicity and
nephrotoxicity