PHARM 180 QUIZ 6 (Passed!)

Remember that as we educate patients on antibiotics, keep in mind to educate patients ... correct answers that they need to take the entire medication as prescribed to avoid that the bacteria develop resistance. One of the ways that microorganisms develop resistance to the anti-infective drugs is by... correct answers altering the binding sites on their membrane or ribosomes, thus not allowing the antibiotics to enter the microorganisms In order to prevent that antibiotics accumulate in the kidneys, nurses should encourage patients that are under antibiotic therapy to... correct answers increase fluid intake. Patients taking amino glycosides like gentamycin should monitor their... correct answers hearing & kidney function. as this medication can lead to hearing loss The organisms that cause ____________ infections have most likely been treated with antibiotics and are the most likely organisms to develop resistance to antibiotics. correct answers nosocomial _____________ is the examination that will test for a specific organism and can determine the correct, most specific medication. correct answers Culture and sensitivity ___________ is used with the intent to prevent infections in certain instances like surgeries, dental procedures, animal bites. correct answers Prophylaxis antibiotic treatment If a patient is taking rifampin the nurse must educate the patient that all body fluid will be turning orange while the patient is on this medication. This will include saliva, urine, tears...Because of that the nurse should suggest against the use of..... correct answers contact lenses during the therapy with rifampin. Upper body rash and decreased urine output are most likely symptoms of _____________ toxicity, so the medication should be held and the physician notified. correct answers vancomycin (Vancocin) _____________ if infused too fast can cause a hypersensitive reaction known as red man syndrome. correct answers Vancomycin Tuberculosis bacilli are likely to develop resistance to one drug, so ...... correct answers multiple drugs must be used in the treatment of TB. It is important to educate the patient that tetracycline is better absorbed if... correct answers taken on an empty stomach. Tetracycline effectiveness can be decreased by .... correct answers using milk products.