NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated
2026/27 (100% Verified & A+ Graded)
Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an
antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain
bacteria
Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex
virus and varicella
important to increase fluids
phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
nephrotoxic
Amoxicillin - ANSWER penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media, tonsilitis, and
urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum
monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
tongue/tooth discoloration
superinfection - vaginitis
anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER a reaction to a drug that may begin with shortness of
breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, and cardiac
arrest.
antacids - ANSWER OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time as azithromycin
(Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
,Azithromycin (Zithromax) - ANSWER antibiotic that inhibits the steps of protein
synthesis and is used for bacterial conjuctivitis, STIs, and skin infections, NOT UTIs works
well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin
1 hr before/2 hr after meals and with water
C diff, tinnitus, photosensitivity
broad spectrum antibiotic - ANSWER effective against gram-positive and gram-negative
bacteria
BUN, CR, liver enzymes - ANSWER labs needed before giving antibiotics to determine the
ability to metabolize and excrete the drug
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - ANSWER broad spectrum antibiotic that is used for OM,
meningitis, and surgical infection prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like reaction
Cephalosporins - ANSWER if a client is allergic to penicillin they can also be allergic to
this classification of drug
disulfiram like reaction
superinfection: stomatitis
hepatotoxic
clostridium difficile - ANSWER superinfection
multiple episodes of watery, diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal cramping, and a
possible increased temperature
disulfiram-like reaction - ANSWER a reaction that a client may have with metronidazide
(Flagyl) or ceftriaxone and drinking alcohol
, doxycycline - ANSWER antibiotic that is used to treat acne, E. coli, MRSA, STIs and
anthrax that should not be taken with milk, penicillins, and oral contraceptives
teratogenic effects, avoid if <8yrs (permanent discoloration)
photosensitivity
fluconazole (Difulcan) - ANSWER azole antifungal
used for candida infections and prophylactically for those undergoing bone marrow
transplant. drinks w caffeine are contraindicated when taking this drug.
gentamicin sulfate - ANSWER antibiotic that is administered via IM or IV and used for
endocardiits, septicemia, bone/joint infection, and meningitis, NOT OM. may cause
alopecia, photosensitivity, tinnitus (especially with furosemide), nephrotoxic
invermectin (stromectol) - ANSWER an anthelmic medication used to treat clients with
parasitic worms such as roundworm
injection site redness - ANSWER expected side effect of isoniazid and ceftriaxone that the
nurse should monitor but does not require discontinuation of medication
levofloxacin (Levaquin) - ANSWER antibiotic that interferes with enzyme DNA gyrase and
is used to treat cellulitis, impetigo and skin infections. may cause abdominal cramps,
restlessness, depression, photosensitivity, tinnitus and injection site reaction.
obtain specimen and cultures, increase fluids
metronidazide (Flagyl) - ANSWER peptide medication that is used for anaerobic
infections including rosacea
2026/27 (100% Verified & A+ Graded)
Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an
antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain
bacteria
Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex
virus and varicella
important to increase fluids
phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time
nephrotoxic
Amoxicillin - ANSWER penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media, tonsilitis, and
urinary tract infections
broad-spectrum
monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose)
tongue/tooth discoloration
superinfection - vaginitis
anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER a reaction to a drug that may begin with shortness of
breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, and cardiac
arrest.
antacids - ANSWER OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time as azithromycin
(Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin)
,Azithromycin (Zithromax) - ANSWER antibiotic that inhibits the steps of protein
synthesis and is used for bacterial conjuctivitis, STIs, and skin infections, NOT UTIs works
well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin
1 hr before/2 hr after meals and with water
C diff, tinnitus, photosensitivity
broad spectrum antibiotic - ANSWER effective against gram-positive and gram-negative
bacteria
BUN, CR, liver enzymes - ANSWER labs needed before giving antibiotics to determine the
ability to metabolize and excrete the drug
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - ANSWER broad spectrum antibiotic that is used for OM,
meningitis, and surgical infection prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like reaction
Cephalosporins - ANSWER if a client is allergic to penicillin they can also be allergic to
this classification of drug
disulfiram like reaction
superinfection: stomatitis
hepatotoxic
clostridium difficile - ANSWER superinfection
multiple episodes of watery, diarrhea that may be bloody, abdominal cramping, and a
possible increased temperature
disulfiram-like reaction - ANSWER a reaction that a client may have with metronidazide
(Flagyl) or ceftriaxone and drinking alcohol
, doxycycline - ANSWER antibiotic that is used to treat acne, E. coli, MRSA, STIs and
anthrax that should not be taken with milk, penicillins, and oral contraceptives
teratogenic effects, avoid if <8yrs (permanent discoloration)
photosensitivity
fluconazole (Difulcan) - ANSWER azole antifungal
used for candida infections and prophylactically for those undergoing bone marrow
transplant. drinks w caffeine are contraindicated when taking this drug.
gentamicin sulfate - ANSWER antibiotic that is administered via IM or IV and used for
endocardiits, septicemia, bone/joint infection, and meningitis, NOT OM. may cause
alopecia, photosensitivity, tinnitus (especially with furosemide), nephrotoxic
invermectin (stromectol) - ANSWER an anthelmic medication used to treat clients with
parasitic worms such as roundworm
injection site redness - ANSWER expected side effect of isoniazid and ceftriaxone that the
nurse should monitor but does not require discontinuation of medication
levofloxacin (Levaquin) - ANSWER antibiotic that interferes with enzyme DNA gyrase and
is used to treat cellulitis, impetigo and skin infections. may cause abdominal cramps,
restlessness, depression, photosensitivity, tinnitus and injection site reaction.
obtain specimen and cultures, increase fluids
metronidazide (Flagyl) - ANSWER peptide medication that is used for anaerobic
infections including rosacea
