PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 8 QUIZ with 100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!.

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PHARMACOLOGY WEEK 8 QUIZ with 100% Verified
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When should specimens for culture be obtained? - ANSWER -
RNs should obtain specimens for culture prior to treatment
with antimicrobials (urine, blood, CSF, wound)
- RNs must collect fluid for culture carefully to prevent
contamination


There is an increased risk of toxicity for infants due to - ANSWER
undeveloped kidney and liver function


can produce kernicterus, a severe neurologic disorder, in
newborns


a. sulfonamides
b. lactation
c. gentamycin - ANSWER a. sulfonamides


causes hearing loss in newborns

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a. sulfonamides
b. lactation
c. gentamycin - ANSWER c. gentamycin


is usually a contraindication because of the possible danger to
breastfeeding infants


a. sulfonamides
b. lactation
c. gentamycin - ANSWER b. lactation


What is prophylaxis? - ANSWER use of a drug to prevent
potential for infection of a person at risk


What are Beta-Lactamases? - ANSWER Are enzymes produced
by bacteria that provide multi-resistance to beta-lactam
antibiotics


-such as penicillins, cephalosporins, cephamycins,
monobactams, and carbapenems, although carbapenems are
relatively resistant to beta-lactamase