NURS125 – Antibiotics Exam Questions and Answers| New Update with 100%
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When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to
penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of
antibiotics?
a.
Tetracyclines
b.
Sulfonamides
c.
Cephalosporins
d.
Quinolones c.
Cephalosporins
Allergy to penicillin may also result in hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. The other options are
incorrect.
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
a.
"Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication."
b.
"Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of tetracycline."
c.
"Antacids taken with the medication help to reduce gastrointestinal distress."
d.
"Take the medication until you are feeling better." a.
"Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication."
, Drug-related photosensitivity occurs when patients take tetracyclines, and it may continue for
several days after therapy. Milk and cheese products result in decreased levels of tetracycline
when the two are taken together. Antacids also interfere with absorption and should not be
taken with tetracycline. Counsel patients to take the entire course of prescribed antibiotic
drugs, even if they feel that they are no longer ill.
When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is taking penicillin, the nurse notes
that the patient is also taking the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible effect
may occur as the result of an interaction between these drugs?
a.
The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of the warfarin.
b.
The penicillin will cause the anticoagulant effect of the warfarin to decrease.
c.
The warfarin will reduce the anti-infective action of the penicillin.
d.
The warfarin will increase the effectiveness of the penicillin. a.
The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of the warfarin.
Administering penicillin reduces the vitamin K in the gut (intestines); therefore, enhanced
anticoagulant effect of warfarin may occur. The other options are incorrect.
A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report
that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a.
Notify the prescriber.
b.
Take the patient's vital signs.
c.
Stop the antibiotic infusion.
d.
Correct Answers
When reviewing the allergy history of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient is allergic to
penicillin. Based on this finding, the nurse would question an order for which class of
antibiotics?
a.
Tetracyclines
b.
Sulfonamides
c.
Cephalosporins
d.
Quinolones c.
Cephalosporins
Allergy to penicillin may also result in hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. The other options are
incorrect.
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient taking an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which
statement by the nurse is correct?
a.
"Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication."
b.
"Milk and cheese products result in increased levels of tetracycline."
c.
"Antacids taken with the medication help to reduce gastrointestinal distress."
d.
"Take the medication until you are feeling better." a.
"Avoid direct sunlight and tanning beds while on this medication."
, Drug-related photosensitivity occurs when patients take tetracyclines, and it may continue for
several days after therapy. Milk and cheese products result in decreased levels of tetracycline
when the two are taken together. Antacids also interfere with absorption and should not be
taken with tetracycline. Counsel patients to take the entire course of prescribed antibiotic
drugs, even if they feel that they are no longer ill.
When reviewing the medication orders for a patient who is taking penicillin, the nurse notes
that the patient is also taking the oral anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin). What possible effect
may occur as the result of an interaction between these drugs?
a.
The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of the warfarin.
b.
The penicillin will cause the anticoagulant effect of the warfarin to decrease.
c.
The warfarin will reduce the anti-infective action of the penicillin.
d.
The warfarin will increase the effectiveness of the penicillin. a.
The penicillin will cause an enhanced anticoagulant effect of the warfarin.
Administering penicillin reduces the vitamin K in the gut (intestines); therefore, enhanced
anticoagulant effect of warfarin may occur. The other options are incorrect.
A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report
that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?
a.
Notify the prescriber.
b.
Take the patient's vital signs.
c.
Stop the antibiotic infusion.
d.
