NSG 124 Pharmacology Exam 2 Part A
Questions and Answers 2026
Antibacterial -Correct Answer ✔-designed to fight against or kill bacteria
Antifungal -Correct Answer ✔-a drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi
Antiviral -Correct Answer ✔-drug used to treat viral infections
Factors in choosing Antibiotics -Correct Answer ✔-1. identify the infecting
organism
2. Drug sensitivity
3. Host factors
Factors that may change when choosing Antibiotics -Correct Answer ✔-1. allergy
to drug of choice
2. inability of drug to penetrate site of infection
3. heightened susceptibility of patient for toxicity( renal dysfunction)
Uses for Antimicrobial Drugs -Correct Answer ✔-1. pre-op medication for
prophylactic treatment prior to surgery
2. individuals with valvular disease to prevent endocarditis
3. Patients with neutropenia/high risk of infection
Misuses of Antimicrobials -Correct Answer ✔-1. treatment of viral infections
(mumps, chickenpox, common cold which do not respond)
2. Fever of unknown origin
3. Improper dosage
Broad Spectrum Penicillins -Correct Answer ✔-Ampicillin and Amoxicillin
Narrow Spectrum Penicillins -Correct Answer ✔-Penicillin G
Penicillin V
, Which penicillin is the most common to work against drug allergies, is the least
toxic, and works better because its more specific? -Correct Answer ✔-Napocillin
Severe reaction to Penicillin -Correct Answer ✔-hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, and
anaphylaxis
Mild reaction to Penicillin -Correct Answer ✔-Itching
What medication can never be mixed with Penicillin? -Correct Answer ✔-
Gentamicin
Nursing Considerations when giving Cephalosporin? -Correct Answer ✔-1.
perform cultures prior to administration
2. determine the proper route
3. Oral meds must be refrigerated
4. IM route is more painful due to thickness of medication
What is the half-life of Carbapenems? -Correct Answer ✔-1 hour
How are Carbapenems excreted? -Correct Answer ✔-eliminated renally through
the urine
Adverse effects of Carbapenems -Correct Answer ✔-nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea
What is the normal adult dose of Carbapenem? -Correct Answer ✔-500mg q6h
What is the primary use of Tetracycline? -Correct Answer ✔-Severe acne
Ulcer disease
periodontal disease
Adverse Effects of Tetracycline -Correct Answer ✔-Gi: diarrhea
Staining of the teeth
Questions and Answers 2026
Antibacterial -Correct Answer ✔-designed to fight against or kill bacteria
Antifungal -Correct Answer ✔-a drug that kills or prevents the growth of fungi
Antiviral -Correct Answer ✔-drug used to treat viral infections
Factors in choosing Antibiotics -Correct Answer ✔-1. identify the infecting
organism
2. Drug sensitivity
3. Host factors
Factors that may change when choosing Antibiotics -Correct Answer ✔-1. allergy
to drug of choice
2. inability of drug to penetrate site of infection
3. heightened susceptibility of patient for toxicity( renal dysfunction)
Uses for Antimicrobial Drugs -Correct Answer ✔-1. pre-op medication for
prophylactic treatment prior to surgery
2. individuals with valvular disease to prevent endocarditis
3. Patients with neutropenia/high risk of infection
Misuses of Antimicrobials -Correct Answer ✔-1. treatment of viral infections
(mumps, chickenpox, common cold which do not respond)
2. Fever of unknown origin
3. Improper dosage
Broad Spectrum Penicillins -Correct Answer ✔-Ampicillin and Amoxicillin
Narrow Spectrum Penicillins -Correct Answer ✔-Penicillin G
Penicillin V
, Which penicillin is the most common to work against drug allergies, is the least
toxic, and works better because its more specific? -Correct Answer ✔-Napocillin
Severe reaction to Penicillin -Correct Answer ✔-hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, and
anaphylaxis
Mild reaction to Penicillin -Correct Answer ✔-Itching
What medication can never be mixed with Penicillin? -Correct Answer ✔-
Gentamicin
Nursing Considerations when giving Cephalosporin? -Correct Answer ✔-1.
perform cultures prior to administration
2. determine the proper route
3. Oral meds must be refrigerated
4. IM route is more painful due to thickness of medication
What is the half-life of Carbapenems? -Correct Answer ✔-1 hour
How are Carbapenems excreted? -Correct Answer ✔-eliminated renally through
the urine
Adverse effects of Carbapenems -Correct Answer ✔-nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea
What is the normal adult dose of Carbapenem? -Correct Answer ✔-500mg q6h
What is the primary use of Tetracycline? -Correct Answer ✔-Severe acne
Ulcer disease
periodontal disease
Adverse Effects of Tetracycline -Correct Answer ✔-Gi: diarrhea
Staining of the teeth
