NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded)

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded) Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxic Amoxicillin - ANSWER penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media, tonsilitis, and urinary tract infections broad-spectrum monitor urinary output (if less than 30mL/hr, decrease the dose) tongue/tooth discoloration superinfection - vaginitis anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER a reaction to a drug that may begin with shortness of breath and can lead to vascular collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, and cardiac arrest. antacids - ANSWER OTC drugs that should not be taken at the same time as azithromycin (Zithromax) or levofloxacin (Levaquin) Azithromycin (Zithromax) - ANSWER antibiotic that inhibits the steps of protein synthesis and is used for bacterial conjuctivitis, STIs, and skin infections, NOT UTIs works well for those who are allergic to penicillin/cephalosporin 1 hr before/2 hr after meals and with water C diff, tinnitus, photosensitivity broad spectrum antibiotic - ANSWER effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria BUN, CR, liver enzymes - ANSWER labs needed before giving antibiotics to determ ...