2026 EXAM 2 – NURS 615 PHARM MARYVILLE
ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|LATEST VERSION!!!
What factors place a patient at risk for developing antimicrobial
resistant organisms?
Inappropriate use of antibiotics
Children less than 2 years of age
Adults older than 65 yrs of age
Patients who do not finish their antibiotic regimen
What are appropriate antibiotics to prescribe to pregnant women and
children?
PCN or Cephalosporins
(Amoxicillin, or Augmentin)
Which antibiotics inhibit cell wall synthesis?
Beta-lactam antibiotics
Vancomycin
Why is clavulanate added to Amoxicillin?
Clavulanate is a Beta-lactam inhibitor. This increases the spectrum of
action and is effective at preventing amoxicillin-resistant bacteria that
produce Beta-lactamase
What type of antibiotics should be avoided in children and pregnant
women?
pg. 1
, Tetracycline, fluoroquinolones
What is a normal side effect of amoxicillin?
Diarrhea and it is recommended to continue to take the medicine,
drink lots of water, and take probiotics daily, eat yogurt
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range
due to what?
Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels
despite good compliance
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine?
Dermatologic reactions
1. Steven's Johnson
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine?
CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC,
decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who
have seizure disorders?
Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do NOT abruptly
stop taking medication.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what?
Blood dyscrasias
pg. 2
ACTUAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|LATEST VERSION!!!
What factors place a patient at risk for developing antimicrobial
resistant organisms?
Inappropriate use of antibiotics
Children less than 2 years of age
Adults older than 65 yrs of age
Patients who do not finish their antibiotic regimen
What are appropriate antibiotics to prescribe to pregnant women and
children?
PCN or Cephalosporins
(Amoxicillin, or Augmentin)
Which antibiotics inhibit cell wall synthesis?
Beta-lactam antibiotics
Vancomycin
Why is clavulanate added to Amoxicillin?
Clavulanate is a Beta-lactam inhibitor. This increases the spectrum of
action and is effective at preventing amoxicillin-resistant bacteria that
produce Beta-lactamase
What type of antibiotics should be avoided in children and pregnant
women?
pg. 1
, Tetracycline, fluoroquinolones
What is a normal side effect of amoxicillin?
Diarrhea and it is recommended to continue to take the medicine,
drink lots of water, and take probiotics daily, eat yogurt
Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range
due to what?
Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels
despite good compliance
What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine?
Dermatologic reactions
1. Steven's Johnson
2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis
What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine?
CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC,
decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC
What kind of teaching needs to be done with families of patients who
have seizure disorders?
Prevention is important, patient safety is important, Do NOT abruptly
stop taking medication.
Ethosuximide (Zarontin), an anti-seizure medication can cause what?
Blood dyscrasias
pg. 2
