RASMUSSEN PHARM EXAM
The % of the worlds population that is infected with TB - ANSWER 25%
Your pt is starting a med regimen for TB. You let him know that his bodily secretions
may be stained orange by which med? - ANSWER rifampin
A term that means, to slow the bacteria. - ANSWER bacteriostatic
A term that means, to kill the bacteria - ANSWER bactericidal
A term that refers to a type of infection difficult to treat & often resistant to multiple drugs
- ANSWER Superinfection
A potentially life threatening allergic reaction that causes mucous membrane swelling
and airway constriction - ANSWER anaphylaxis
The name of a serious side effect of antibiotic use that causes a blistering skin and
mucous membrane rash - ANSWER Steven Johnson Syndrome
An antibiotic often prescribed when a patient is allergic to penicillin? - ANSWER
erythromycin
An antibiotic used to treat acne and Chlamydia - ANSWER tetracycline
A Fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat Anthrax and UTI. - ANSWER ciprofloxacin
Which medication is often prescribed to treat fungal infections of the mouth associated
with oral steroid use - ANSWER Nystatin
The class of antibiotics that is effective against Legionella, Pertussis and H. Pylori -
ANSWER macrolides
All antibiotics should be taken with adequate amounts of what, in order to protect the
kidneys - ANSWER Water
If ordered, the antibiotic ceftriaxone (Rocephin) can be mixed with what, to reduce the
pain of an IM injection - ANSWER Lidocaine
If you administering an IV antibiotic and the patient develops a rash, what should you do
- ANSWER What is, stop the infusion and alert the physician
, Which medication requires peak and trough levels to be drawn to ensure maximum
effectiveness & limit renal injury - ANSWER vancomycin
A patient with tuberculosis will likely be on more than one antibiotic due to the likelihood
of the bacteria developing what? - ANSWER resistance
Antibiotic use in women can lead to what type of vaginal infections - ANSWER (yeast,
candidiasis) Fungal
Red man syndrome is associated with what antibiotic - ANSWER vancomycin
An antibiotic that can stain the teeth of young children, causes photosensitivity and
should not be taken with milk. - ANSWER tetracycline
The classes of antibiotics can lead to hearing loss. - ANSWER aminoglycosides,
glycopeptides (vancomycin)?
A patient taking metronidazole (Flagyl) should avoid... - ANSWER alcohol
A patient on oral contraceptives who is prescribed antibiotics should be told to do what?
- ANSWER use 2 forms of birth control?
If a patient is started on a new antibiotic and develops wheezing, they should do what? -
ANSWER seek emergency medical treatment
Patients who are taking warfarin (Coumadin) and prescribed antibiotics should be sure
to have what checked regularly? - ANSWER the INR
Viruses and fungi are not susceptible to what type of anti-infective medication? -
ANSWER Antibiotics
Azithromycin has an extended what, that makes the course needed, shorter than most
other antibiotics? - ANSWER Half Life
A patient on the antiviral acyclovir should have the function of which organs, closely
monitored? - ANSWER Kidneys
Isoniazid, used to treat TB can cause serious problems with which organ? - ANSWER
Liver
A patient on antiretroviral medications for HIV, should be told to do what, often, in order
to prevent opportunistic infections from occurring? - ANSWER Wash Your hands
Difference between Gram (-) and Gram (+) - ANSWER Gram (-) do not hold stain
Gram (+) DO hold stain
The % of the worlds population that is infected with TB - ANSWER 25%
Your pt is starting a med regimen for TB. You let him know that his bodily secretions
may be stained orange by which med? - ANSWER rifampin
A term that means, to slow the bacteria. - ANSWER bacteriostatic
A term that means, to kill the bacteria - ANSWER bactericidal
A term that refers to a type of infection difficult to treat & often resistant to multiple drugs
- ANSWER Superinfection
A potentially life threatening allergic reaction that causes mucous membrane swelling
and airway constriction - ANSWER anaphylaxis
The name of a serious side effect of antibiotic use that causes a blistering skin and
mucous membrane rash - ANSWER Steven Johnson Syndrome
An antibiotic often prescribed when a patient is allergic to penicillin? - ANSWER
erythromycin
An antibiotic used to treat acne and Chlamydia - ANSWER tetracycline
A Fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat Anthrax and UTI. - ANSWER ciprofloxacin
Which medication is often prescribed to treat fungal infections of the mouth associated
with oral steroid use - ANSWER Nystatin
The class of antibiotics that is effective against Legionella, Pertussis and H. Pylori -
ANSWER macrolides
All antibiotics should be taken with adequate amounts of what, in order to protect the
kidneys - ANSWER Water
If ordered, the antibiotic ceftriaxone (Rocephin) can be mixed with what, to reduce the
pain of an IM injection - ANSWER Lidocaine
If you administering an IV antibiotic and the patient develops a rash, what should you do
- ANSWER What is, stop the infusion and alert the physician
, Which medication requires peak and trough levels to be drawn to ensure maximum
effectiveness & limit renal injury - ANSWER vancomycin
A patient with tuberculosis will likely be on more than one antibiotic due to the likelihood
of the bacteria developing what? - ANSWER resistance
Antibiotic use in women can lead to what type of vaginal infections - ANSWER (yeast,
candidiasis) Fungal
Red man syndrome is associated with what antibiotic - ANSWER vancomycin
An antibiotic that can stain the teeth of young children, causes photosensitivity and
should not be taken with milk. - ANSWER tetracycline
The classes of antibiotics can lead to hearing loss. - ANSWER aminoglycosides,
glycopeptides (vancomycin)?
A patient taking metronidazole (Flagyl) should avoid... - ANSWER alcohol
A patient on oral contraceptives who is prescribed antibiotics should be told to do what?
- ANSWER use 2 forms of birth control?
If a patient is started on a new antibiotic and develops wheezing, they should do what? -
ANSWER seek emergency medical treatment
Patients who are taking warfarin (Coumadin) and prescribed antibiotics should be sure
to have what checked regularly? - ANSWER the INR
Viruses and fungi are not susceptible to what type of anti-infective medication? -
ANSWER Antibiotics
Azithromycin has an extended what, that makes the course needed, shorter than most
other antibiotics? - ANSWER Half Life
A patient on the antiviral acyclovir should have the function of which organs, closely
monitored? - ANSWER Kidneys
Isoniazid, used to treat TB can cause serious problems with which organ? - ANSWER
Liver
A patient on antiretroviral medications for HIV, should be told to do what, often, in order
to prevent opportunistic infections from occurring? - ANSWER Wash Your hands
Difference between Gram (-) and Gram (+) - ANSWER Gram (-) do not hold stain
Gram (+) DO hold stain
