nurs 330 pharmacology questions with correct
answers
The report of a patient's wound culture states the presence of cocci.
Which cell shape should this indicate to the nurse? Correct Answer-
Spherical
The nurse reviews the principles of antibiotic resistance.
Which statement should indicate the need for further teaching? Correct
Answer-"The patient has become resistant to the bacteria."
antibiotic resistance.
-"Bacteria can transfer small pieces of the resistance gene to other cells."
"Microorganisms reproduce rapidly, which can cause mutations in the
genetic code."
"Widespread use of antibiotics has promoted the development of drug-
resistant strains."
The nurse teaches a patient about prescribed antibiotics.
Which information should the nurse include? Correct Answer-"Report
fever or signs of infection that worsen after 3 days."
-signs and symptoms of infection should begin to dissipate. Fever should
begin to subside, yellowish drainage should begin to improve (although
, it may still be present), and pain should ease. Any worsening of these
symptoms after 3 days of antibiotic administration should be reported to
the healthcare provider.
A patient has a severe multidrug-resistant infection.
Which class of antibiotic should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
Correct Answer-Carbapenems
The nurse is caring for a patient with an infected food wound.
Which class of antibiotics should the nurse recognize as only being
effective in the treatment of gram-negative organisms? Correct Answer-
Aminoglycosides
The nurse is assessing a child taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(TMP-SMZ) for a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Which assessment finding should concern the nurse Correct Answer-
rash
A patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is allergic to sulfa.
Which prescription should the nurse question? Correct Answer-
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
A patient who has been taking medication for an infection continues to
have bacteria in the sputum.
answers
The report of a patient's wound culture states the presence of cocci.
Which cell shape should this indicate to the nurse? Correct Answer-
Spherical
The nurse reviews the principles of antibiotic resistance.
Which statement should indicate the need for further teaching? Correct
Answer-"The patient has become resistant to the bacteria."
antibiotic resistance.
-"Bacteria can transfer small pieces of the resistance gene to other cells."
"Microorganisms reproduce rapidly, which can cause mutations in the
genetic code."
"Widespread use of antibiotics has promoted the development of drug-
resistant strains."
The nurse teaches a patient about prescribed antibiotics.
Which information should the nurse include? Correct Answer-"Report
fever or signs of infection that worsen after 3 days."
-signs and symptoms of infection should begin to dissipate. Fever should
begin to subside, yellowish drainage should begin to improve (although
, it may still be present), and pain should ease. Any worsening of these
symptoms after 3 days of antibiotic administration should be reported to
the healthcare provider.
A patient has a severe multidrug-resistant infection.
Which class of antibiotic should the nurse anticipate being prescribed?
Correct Answer-Carbapenems
The nurse is caring for a patient with an infected food wound.
Which class of antibiotics should the nurse recognize as only being
effective in the treatment of gram-negative organisms? Correct Answer-
Aminoglycosides
The nurse is assessing a child taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(TMP-SMZ) for a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Which assessment finding should concern the nurse Correct Answer-
rash
A patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) is allergic to sulfa.
Which prescription should the nurse question? Correct Answer-
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
A patient who has been taking medication for an infection continues to
have bacteria in the sputum.
