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NURS 5334 Antimicrobial Review Exam
Questions & Answers, Latest Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
100 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 100 verified questions with correct answers focused on antimicrobial pharmacology.
Each item is tailored to provide insights into various classes of antibiotics, their mechanisms, and clinical
applications, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and professional certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Questions related to the identification and treatment of gram
Gram Positive Organisms positive bacterial infections. 9 Qs 9.0%
This section covers beta lactam antibiotics, including
penicillins and cephalosporins, their uses, and resistance
Beta Lactam Antibiotics mechanisms. 9 Qs 9.0%
Aminoglycosides and Focuses on the therapeutic uses, side effects, and monitoring
Macrolides of aminoglycosides and macrolides. 9 Qs 9.0%
Carbapenems and Other Covers carbapenems and other broad-spectrum antibiotics,
Broad-Spectrum Agents their indications, and resistance issues. 9 Qs 9.0%
Examines mechanisms of resistance in bacteria, particularly
Antimicrobial Resistance focusing on beta-lactamase production. 8 Qs 8.0%
Addresses the treatment of complicated infections and the
Complicated Infections choice of antibiotics in such scenarios. 8 Qs 8.0%
Discusses the use, side effects, and clinical applications of
Quinolones quinolone antibiotics. 8 Qs 8.0%
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Focuses on the clinical use, side effects, and considerations
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. 8 Qs 8.0%
Covers the therapeutic applications and contraindications of
Tetracyclines tetracycline antibiotics. 8 Qs 8.0%
Explores the use of vancomycin and related drugs in treating
Vancomycin and Glycopeptides resistant gram positive infections. 8 Qs 8.0%
Focuses on the mechanisms and clinical uses of daptomycin
Daptomycin and Teicoplanin and teicoplanin. 8 Qs 8.0%
Addresses the side effects and necessary monitoring
Side Effects and Monitoring protocols associated with various antibiotics. 8 Qs 8.0%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 100 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: GRAM POSITIVE ORGANISMS
9 Questions • 9.0% of Exam • Questions related to the identification and treatment of gram positive bacterial infections.
QUESTION 1
Gram positive organisms
Correct Answer: Staph, Strep, Enterococcus.
QUESTION 2
1st line Treatment of Gram positive
Correct Answer: Penicillins.
QUESTION 3
2nd line treatment of Gram positive with Penicillin Allergy
Correct Answer: Cephalosporins: 3rd generation (cefdinir, cefuroxime) Macrolides: if anaphylactic
(azithromycin, clarithromycin)
QUESTION 4
DOC for PCN allergies
Correct Answer: Macrolides.
QUESTION 5
5th generation cephalosporins
Correct Answer: Ceftaroline: MRSA, VRSA, community-acquired pneumonia, broad-spectrum with gram- and
+ cover, pseudomonas and some Enterobacteriaceae.
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NURS 5334 Antimicrobial Review Exam
Questions & Answers, Latest Updated
2026/2027 Edition
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • In-Depth Rationales • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
100 Questions 12 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 100 verified questions with correct answers focused on antimicrobial pharmacology.
Each item is tailored to provide insights into various classes of antibiotics, their mechanisms, and clinical
applications, making it suitable for exam preparation, course review, and professional certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Questions related to the identification and treatment of gram
Gram Positive Organisms positive bacterial infections. 9 Qs 9.0%
This section covers beta lactam antibiotics, including
penicillins and cephalosporins, their uses, and resistance
Beta Lactam Antibiotics mechanisms. 9 Qs 9.0%
Aminoglycosides and Focuses on the therapeutic uses, side effects, and monitoring
Macrolides of aminoglycosides and macrolides. 9 Qs 9.0%
Carbapenems and Other Covers carbapenems and other broad-spectrum antibiotics,
Broad-Spectrum Agents their indications, and resistance issues. 9 Qs 9.0%
Examines mechanisms of resistance in bacteria, particularly
Antimicrobial Resistance focusing on beta-lactamase production. 8 Qs 8.0%
Addresses the treatment of complicated infections and the
Complicated Infections choice of antibiotics in such scenarios. 8 Qs 8.0%
Discusses the use, side effects, and clinical applications of
Quinolones quinolone antibiotics. 8 Qs 8.0%
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Focuses on the clinical use, side effects, and considerations
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. 8 Qs 8.0%
Covers the therapeutic applications and contraindications of
Tetracyclines tetracycline antibiotics. 8 Qs 8.0%
Explores the use of vancomycin and related drugs in treating
Vancomycin and Glycopeptides resistant gram positive infections. 8 Qs 8.0%
Focuses on the mechanisms and clinical uses of daptomycin
Daptomycin and Teicoplanin and teicoplanin. 8 Qs 8.0%
Addresses the side effects and necessary monitoring
Side Effects and Monitoring protocols associated with various antibiotics. 8 Qs 8.0%
Total Exam Coverage 12 Integrated Topic Modules 100 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: GRAM POSITIVE ORGANISMS
9 Questions • 9.0% of Exam • Questions related to the identification and treatment of gram positive bacterial infections.
QUESTION 1
Gram positive organisms
Correct Answer: Staph, Strep, Enterococcus.
QUESTION 2
1st line Treatment of Gram positive
Correct Answer: Penicillins.
QUESTION 3
2nd line treatment of Gram positive with Penicillin Allergy
Correct Answer: Cephalosporins: 3rd generation (cefdinir, cefuroxime) Macrolides: if anaphylactic
(azithromycin, clarithromycin)
QUESTION 4
DOC for PCN allergies
Correct Answer: Macrolides.
QUESTION 5
5th generation cephalosporins
Correct Answer: Ceftaroline: MRSA, VRSA, community-acquired pneumonia, broad-spectrum with gram- and
+ cover, pseudomonas and some Enterobacteriaceae.
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