MSN 611 - QUIZ 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.What is direct observation therapy? - ANSWERS-- Used with patients
who are noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after
treatment. Noncompliance is a major factor in multidrug resistance and
treatment failures
- Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs
- Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence
\.When is direct observation therapy normally done? - ANSWERS-in
emergency settings, primarily with meds for communicable diseases
\.What is antimicrobial stewardship? - ANSWERS-Global approach to
address antibiotic resistance
\.What are some techniques used in antimicrobial stewardship? -
ANSWERS-- match the drug to the bug
- use narrow spectrum antibiotics when possible
, \.What is a common side effect of many antibiotics regarding the GI
system? What should you teach patients regarding this? - ANSWERS--
They alter the flora of the G.I. system and increase the risk of C. Diff
- Educate patient to immediately report any diarrhea
\.What is a common side effect of antibiotics regarding the vagina? -
ANSWERS-They alter the vaginal flora and can cause yeast infections
\.Medication should not be taken together with ___________ -
ANSWERS-antacids
\.What is important to know about antacids? - ANSWERS-- they change
the acidity in the stomach
- take meds 1-2 hours before or 2-4 hours after an antacid
\.What is the oldest antibiotic? - ANSWERS-PCN
\.What group of antibiotics are PCNs in? - ANSWERS-beta-lactam
\.What type of bacteria do PCNs protect against? - ANSWERS-gram
negative
\.What are some examples of PCNs? - ANSWERS-- amoxicillin
VERIFIED ANSWERS
\.What is direct observation therapy? - ANSWERS-- Used with patients
who are noncompliant and do not show signs of improvement after
treatment. Noncompliance is a major factor in multidrug resistance and
treatment failures
- Provide drugs directly to the patient and watch patient swallow drugs
- Costly, but preferred to ensure adherence
\.When is direct observation therapy normally done? - ANSWERS-in
emergency settings, primarily with meds for communicable diseases
\.What is antimicrobial stewardship? - ANSWERS-Global approach to
address antibiotic resistance
\.What are some techniques used in antimicrobial stewardship? -
ANSWERS-- match the drug to the bug
- use narrow spectrum antibiotics when possible
, \.What is a common side effect of many antibiotics regarding the GI
system? What should you teach patients regarding this? - ANSWERS--
They alter the flora of the G.I. system and increase the risk of C. Diff
- Educate patient to immediately report any diarrhea
\.What is a common side effect of antibiotics regarding the vagina? -
ANSWERS-They alter the vaginal flora and can cause yeast infections
\.Medication should not be taken together with ___________ -
ANSWERS-antacids
\.What is important to know about antacids? - ANSWERS-- they change
the acidity in the stomach
- take meds 1-2 hours before or 2-4 hours after an antacid
\.What is the oldest antibiotic? - ANSWERS-PCN
\.What group of antibiotics are PCNs in? - ANSWERS-beta-lactam
\.What type of bacteria do PCNs protect against? - ANSWERS-gram
negative
\.What are some examples of PCNs? - ANSWERS-- amoxicillin
