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NSG 318 Exam 4
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75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 75 verified questions with correct answers and concise
explanations related to nursing concepts. The content focuses on pharmacology,
specifically mechanisms of action, antibiotic resistance, and hormone therapy. It is suitable
for study, review, and certification preparation, enabling students to enhance their
understanding and mastery of key nursing principles.
CONTENTS
Antibiotic Therapy Q1–Q30
Miscellaneous Medications Q31–Q36
Analgesics and NSAIDs Q37–Q61
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Q62–Q71
Page 1
, Hormonal and Reproductive Agents Q72–Q75
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action
CORRECT ANSWER
- Inhibit cell wall synth.
- Alter membrane permeability
- Inhibit protein synth.
- Inhibit RNA/DNA synth.
- Interfere with metabolism
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
Antibiotic Resistance
CORRECT ANSWER
Misuse -> Antibiotic resistance
- Using Antibiotics for viral infection
- Using without bacterial infection
- Missing doses
- Similar antibacterial drugs used in conjunc.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
Penicillins
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Target: Beta Lactam Ring
Types: Basic, Broad, Penicillinase-Resistant, Extended-Spectrum
Action: Inhibit cell wall Synth.
- Bacteriostatic/icidal depending on drug and dose
- Check serum BUN and Creatinine
- Decreased renal func. -> decrease dose
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
Penicillin Nursing Process
CORRECT ANSWER
Assess:
- Anaphylaxis
- Look at labs (BUN/Creat) (Urinary Output) (Superinfections)
Dx:
- Infection risk
- Nutrition imbalanced
Planning:
- Client infection will be controlled and eliminated
Interventions:
- Lab culture for antibiotic sensitivity
- Identify organs effected before therapy
- Monitor for superinfection
- Anaphylaxis
- Educate to take full therapy
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
Amoxicillin
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Class: Broad Spectrum Penicillin (BACTERICIDAL/BACTERIOSTATIC)
Action: Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Use: Otitis Media, Tonsillitis, Sinusitis, UTIs, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Gonorrhea, Septicemia
(In short: Skin/Resp/UTI)
SE: GI distress (N/V/D), Rash, edema, Tooth/Tongue Discoloration, itching
AE: Hepato/Nephrotoxicity, Anaphylaxis,
Superinfection: vaginitis
CI: Hypersensitivity, Hepatic/Renal Disease
Interactions:
Other:
PO/LQ/IM/IV
Drink water if food CI
Oral care after medication use
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
Ceftriaxone
CORRECT ANSWER
Class: Third Gen Cephalosporin (BACTERICIDAL)
Action: Inhibits cell wall synth.
Use: Otitis Media, Meningitis, Gonorrhea, Septicemia, Prophylaxis for sx
(Skin/Resp/Bone/Joint/Gynecologic/UTI)
SE: GI distress (N/V/D) , Hepato/Nephrotoxicity, Diaphoresis, Edema, Stomatitis, Anal/Genital
itching
AE: Jaundice, Hematuria, Anaphylaxis, SJ-Syndrome
Superinfection: C.Diff
CI:
Interactions: Alch -> N/V, Flushing, Dizziness, Hangover like
Uricosurics (Uric Acid excreter) -> cephalosporin excretion
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 75
Ceftriaxone Nursing Process
Page 4
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NSG 318 Exam 4
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest
Exam Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 75 verified questions with correct answers and concise
explanations related to nursing concepts. The content focuses on pharmacology,
specifically mechanisms of action, antibiotic resistance, and hormone therapy. It is suitable
for study, review, and certification preparation, enabling students to enhance their
understanding and mastery of key nursing principles.
CONTENTS
Antibiotic Therapy Q1–Q30
Miscellaneous Medications Q31–Q36
Analgesics and NSAIDs Q37–Q61
Gastrointestinal Pharmacology Q62–Q71
Page 1
, Hormonal and Reproductive Agents Q72–Q75
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
Antibiotic Mechanisms of Action
CORRECT ANSWER
- Inhibit cell wall synth.
- Alter membrane permeability
- Inhibit protein synth.
- Inhibit RNA/DNA synth.
- Interfere with metabolism
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
Antibiotic Resistance
CORRECT ANSWER
Misuse -> Antibiotic resistance
- Using Antibiotics for viral infection
- Using without bacterial infection
- Missing doses
- Similar antibacterial drugs used in conjunc.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
Penicillins
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
Target: Beta Lactam Ring
Types: Basic, Broad, Penicillinase-Resistant, Extended-Spectrum
Action: Inhibit cell wall Synth.
- Bacteriostatic/icidal depending on drug and dose
- Check serum BUN and Creatinine
- Decreased renal func. -> decrease dose
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
Penicillin Nursing Process
CORRECT ANSWER
Assess:
- Anaphylaxis
- Look at labs (BUN/Creat) (Urinary Output) (Superinfections)
Dx:
- Infection risk
- Nutrition imbalanced
Planning:
- Client infection will be controlled and eliminated
Interventions:
- Lab culture for antibiotic sensitivity
- Identify organs effected before therapy
- Monitor for superinfection
- Anaphylaxis
- Educate to take full therapy
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
Amoxicillin
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Class: Broad Spectrum Penicillin (BACTERICIDAL/BACTERIOSTATIC)
Action: Inhibit cell wall synthesis
Use: Otitis Media, Tonsillitis, Sinusitis, UTIs, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Gonorrhea, Septicemia
(In short: Skin/Resp/UTI)
SE: GI distress (N/V/D), Rash, edema, Tooth/Tongue Discoloration, itching
AE: Hepato/Nephrotoxicity, Anaphylaxis,
Superinfection: vaginitis
CI: Hypersensitivity, Hepatic/Renal Disease
Interactions:
Other:
PO/LQ/IM/IV
Drink water if food CI
Oral care after medication use
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 75
Ceftriaxone
CORRECT ANSWER
Class: Third Gen Cephalosporin (BACTERICIDAL)
Action: Inhibits cell wall synth.
Use: Otitis Media, Meningitis, Gonorrhea, Septicemia, Prophylaxis for sx
(Skin/Resp/Bone/Joint/Gynecologic/UTI)
SE: GI distress (N/V/D) , Hepato/Nephrotoxicity, Diaphoresis, Edema, Stomatitis, Anal/Genital
itching
AE: Jaundice, Hematuria, Anaphylaxis, SJ-Syndrome
Superinfection: C.Diff
CI:
Interactions: Alch -> N/V, Flushing, Dizziness, Hangover like
Uricosurics (Uric Acid excreter) -> cephalosporin excretion
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 75
Ceftriaxone Nursing Process
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