NSG 152 Infection Test
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1. Antibiotics (-cillin) • Penicillin G and V
(natural, first gen)
• Amoxicillin, ampicillin, carbenicillin (2nd gen, more B. spec-
trum)
• Methicillin, nafcillin, cloxacillin (effective against some peni-
cillin -resistant organisms
• Carbenicillin, piperacillin, ticaricillin (extended-spectrum)
2. Antibiotics (-cillin): Side Effects diarrhea, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, rash
3. Antibiotics (-cillin): Adverse Ef- Allergies, Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, superinfection, CDAD
fects (C.Diff Associated Disease)
4. Antibiotics (-cillin): Pt Educa- • Patient should complete entire course of antibiotic
tion • Report any signs of superinfection to HCP ( black growth on
tongue, vaginal itching, loose stools)
• Report onset of diarrhea
• May interfere with oral contraceptives
• Patients with Penicillin allergy should wear bracelet; advise
HCP
5. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin) • Gentamicin
• Tobramycin
• Neomycin
6. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin): Ataxia, ototoxicity (vestibular and cochlear), nephrotoxicity,
Side Effects muscle paralysis (high parenteral doses)
7. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin): Ad- Been shown to cross the placenta
verse Effects
8. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin): Pt
Education
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• Patient should report tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, rash,
dizziness, or difficulty urinating.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patient should NOT TAKE
9. Antivirals prevent replication of viruses within host cells
10. Antifungals an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi
11. Antifungal: Side Effects • fever, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, malaise, N/V, mus-
cle/joint pain, anorexia, headache
• abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
12. Antifungal: Adverse Effects • nephrotoxicity
• hepatotoxicity; skin reactions
13. Antifungal: Pt Education • Inform patient of risks and side effects
• Take as directed; do not double dose
• Watch for skin reactions/ rashes
14. Infection the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microor-
ganisms; results in disease.
15. Colonization presence and growth of microorganisms within a host without
tissue invasion or damage.
16. Communicable disease the infectious process transmitted from one person to another.
17. Symptomatic clinical signs and symptoms are present.
18. Asymptomatic clinical signs and symptoms are NOT present.
19. Chain of infection: infectious agent,
reservoir,
portal of exit,
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Latest NSG 152 Infection Test (Answer Guide)
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1. Antibiotics (-cillin) • Penicillin G and V
(natural, first gen)
• Amoxicillin, ampicillin, carbenicillin (2nd gen, more B. spec-
trum)
• Methicillin, nafcillin, cloxacillin (effective against some peni-
cillin -resistant organisms
• Carbenicillin, piperacillin, ticaricillin (extended-spectrum)
2. Antibiotics (-cillin): Side Effects diarrhea, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, rash
3. Antibiotics (-cillin): Adverse Ef- Allergies, Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, superinfection, CDAD
fects (C.Diff Associated Disease)
4. Antibiotics (-cillin): Pt Educa- • Patient should complete entire course of antibiotic
tion • Report any signs of superinfection to HCP ( black growth on
tongue, vaginal itching, loose stools)
• Report onset of diarrhea
• May interfere with oral contraceptives
• Patients with Penicillin allergy should wear bracelet; advise
HCP
5. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin) • Gentamicin
• Tobramycin
• Neomycin
6. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin): Ataxia, ototoxicity (vestibular and cochlear), nephrotoxicity,
Side Effects muscle paralysis (high parenteral doses)
7. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin): Ad- Been shown to cross the placenta
verse Effects
8. Antibiotics (-micin, -mycin): Pt
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• Patient should report tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, rash,
dizziness, or difficulty urinating.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patient should NOT TAKE
9. Antivirals prevent replication of viruses within host cells
10. Antifungals an agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi
11. Antifungal: Side Effects • fever, chills, hypotension, tachycardia, malaise, N/V, mus-
cle/joint pain, anorexia, headache
• abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
12. Antifungal: Adverse Effects • nephrotoxicity
• hepatotoxicity; skin reactions
13. Antifungal: Pt Education • Inform patient of risks and side effects
• Take as directed; do not double dose
• Watch for skin reactions/ rashes
14. Infection the invasion of a susceptible host by pathogens or microor-
ganisms; results in disease.
15. Colonization presence and growth of microorganisms within a host without
tissue invasion or damage.
16. Communicable disease the infectious process transmitted from one person to another.
17. Symptomatic clinical signs and symptoms are present.
18. Asymptomatic clinical signs and symptoms are NOT present.
19. Chain of infection: infectious agent,
reservoir,
portal of exit,
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