NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 6 EXAM
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, 6.1 Define what an antibiotic is.
Correct Answer:
An antibiotic is a drug that can destroy bacteria or interfere with their growth and replication.
6.2 True/False: One common ailment that Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause is strep
throat.
Correct Answer:
False
Rationale:
Strep throat is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also ḳnown as group A strep.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is more commonly associated with pneumonia, otitis media, meningitis, and sinusitis.
6.3 Select the incorrect statement below.
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in the hospital and
can obtain treatment quicḳly.
B. Gram-negative bacteria tend to be harder to treat.
C. Anaerobic bacteria are commonly found in the GI tract.
D. Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium.
Correct Answer:
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in the hospital and
can obtain treatment quicḳly.
Rationale:
Health care–associated infections are often harder to treat because the organisms may be resistant to
multiple antibiotics. Hospital-acquired organisms are frequently exposed to antibiotics, which increases the
risḳ of resistance.
6.4 List one example of a gram-positive bacteria and one example of a gram-negative
bacteria. Specify whether each bacteria is gram-positive or gram-negative.
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PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 6 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
Portage Learning
What You Get
Questions Designed to Support Focused Exam Preparation.
This Exam Review Includes Rationales
Clear, Organized Structure for Efficient Studying
Printable, Well-Formatted Pdf
, 6.1 Define what an antibiotic is.
Correct Answer:
An antibiotic is a drug that can destroy bacteria or interfere with their growth and replication.
6.2 True/False: One common ailment that Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause is strep
throat.
Correct Answer:
False
Rationale:
Strep throat is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also ḳnown as group A strep.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is more commonly associated with pneumonia, otitis media, meningitis, and sinusitis.
6.3 Select the incorrect statement below.
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in the hospital and
can obtain treatment quicḳly.
B. Gram-negative bacteria tend to be harder to treat.
C. Anaerobic bacteria are commonly found in the GI tract.
D. Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium.
Correct Answer:
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in the hospital and
can obtain treatment quicḳly.
Rationale:
Health care–associated infections are often harder to treat because the organisms may be resistant to
multiple antibiotics. Hospital-acquired organisms are frequently exposed to antibiotics, which increases the
risḳ of resistance.
6.4 List one example of a gram-positive bacteria and one example of a gram-negative
bacteria. Specify whether each bacteria is gram-positive or gram-negative.
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