NR 566 Midterm study guide
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Key Solutions
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Question 1
Common CAP pathogens
Correct Answer
S. Pneumoniae (most common)
H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD)
P. Aeruginosa (CF)
Question 2
CAP first line treatment
Correct Answer
Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin
Question 3
what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work?
Correct Answer
Respiratory Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months
Question 4
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Correct Answer
atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children
Question 5
pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment
Correct Answer
Macrolides (Erythromycin), if failed then Respiratory fluoroquinolone
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, Question 6
CAP treatment during pregnancy
Correct Answer
Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, or Erythromycin
Question 7
Treatment of chlamydial pneumonia in infant
Correct Answer
Macrolide (Azithromycin): 500mg orally on day 1 followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5
Question 8
When to use broad/empiric spectrum antibiotics?
Correct Answer
Before cultures are resulted/ critically ill patient after first culture obtained, based on NP knowledge of patient history,
local susceptibility/geographic location
Question 9
When to use narrow spectrum antibiotics?
Correct Answer
Used when the culture and sensitivity is resulted, and pathogen is known.
Question 10
how to treat C.diff
Correct Answer
Stop the antibiotic that may have caused it
1st: Vancomycin 125 mg PO QID x 10 days.
2nd: Metronidazole 500mg PO TID x 10 days
address hydration
Question 11
Drug class known for ALL drugs in class to promote development of C. Diff
Correct Answer
2nd and 3rd generation Cephalosporins
Question 12
Penicillin: Cross-sensitivity reactions with which drug classes
Correct Answer
Cephalosporins & Carbapenems
(Allergy may be mild or severe)
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(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
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Key Solutions
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Question 1
Common CAP pathogens
Correct Answer
S. Pneumoniae (most common)
H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD)
P. Aeruginosa (CF)
Question 2
CAP first line treatment
Correct Answer
Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin
Question 3
what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work?
Correct Answer
Respiratory Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months
Question 4
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Correct Answer
atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children
Question 5
pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment
Correct Answer
Macrolides (Erythromycin), if failed then Respiratory fluoroquinolone
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, Question 6
CAP treatment during pregnancy
Correct Answer
Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, or Erythromycin
Question 7
Treatment of chlamydial pneumonia in infant
Correct Answer
Macrolide (Azithromycin): 500mg orally on day 1 followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5
Question 8
When to use broad/empiric spectrum antibiotics?
Correct Answer
Before cultures are resulted/ critically ill patient after first culture obtained, based on NP knowledge of patient history,
local susceptibility/geographic location
Question 9
When to use narrow spectrum antibiotics?
Correct Answer
Used when the culture and sensitivity is resulted, and pathogen is known.
Question 10
how to treat C.diff
Correct Answer
Stop the antibiotic that may have caused it
1st: Vancomycin 125 mg PO QID x 10 days.
2nd: Metronidazole 500mg PO TID x 10 days
address hydration
Question 11
Drug class known for ALL drugs in class to promote development of C. Diff
Correct Answer
2nd and 3rd generation Cephalosporins
Question 12
Penicillin: Cross-sensitivity reactions with which drug classes
Correct Answer
Cephalosporins & Carbapenems
(Allergy may be mild or severe)
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