Maryville University – Pharmacology NURS-615 –
Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2025–2026) –
Complete Study Guide with Detailed Explanations
Introduction:
This document contains the full set of Exam 2 questions and
detailed answers for the Pharmacology NURS-615 course at
Maryville University for the academic year 2025–2026. It includes
comprehensive coverage of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals,
antiparasitics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and anxiolytics,
along with their mechanisms of action, side effects,
contraindications, and clinical uses. Ideal for nursing students
preparing for exams or clinical practice, this guide summarizes key
pharmacological concepts in a clear question-and-answer format.
Questions and Answers:
Why are fluoroquinolones avoided in children and pregnancy? -
Answer:-They can inhibit bone growth and they are bad for
tendons
When is the risk for tendon rupture the greatest with use of
fluoroquinolones? -Answer:-1. transplant patients
,2. recent corticosteroid use
3. advanced age
4. increased quinolone doses
Are sulfonamides bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic? -Answer:-
Bacteriostatic
If there an an allergy to sulfonamides, which other drugs should
be avoided because they are developed from the sulfonamide
drugs? -Answer:-Sulfonylureas, thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics
What is sulfasalazine used for? -Answer:-RA, Crohn's, ulcerative
colitis, inflammatory disorders
When should you avoid Sulfa medications? -Answer:-In patients
with G6PD
What are side effects of sulfonamides? -Answer:-Kernictus (think
bilirubin an brain damage), urinary tract disorders, hematopoietic
disorders
, How and when is silver sulfadiazine used? -Answer:-Used for
burns, but its usefulness is poor
What antibiotics block protein productioN? -Answer:-
tetracyclines, macrolides, aminoglycosides, lincosamides
Are tetracyclines bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal? -Answer:-
bacteriostatic
Why do you not take antacids with tetracyclines? -Answer:-
tetracylines have a high affinity to form chelates with metal
cations with iron, magnesium, aluminum, and calcium and they
inactivate the medication
Are tetracyclines broad or narrow in spectruM? -Answer:-Broad
and they have a lot of resistance issues
Why no use of tetracyclines in children and pregnancy? -Answer:-
They can stain developing teeth in fetus and up to 8 years old and
they inhibit bone growth in children
Exam 2 Questions and Answers (2025–2026) –
Complete Study Guide with Detailed Explanations
Introduction:
This document contains the full set of Exam 2 questions and
detailed answers for the Pharmacology NURS-615 course at
Maryville University for the academic year 2025–2026. It includes
comprehensive coverage of antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals,
antiparasitics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and anxiolytics,
along with their mechanisms of action, side effects,
contraindications, and clinical uses. Ideal for nursing students
preparing for exams or clinical practice, this guide summarizes key
pharmacological concepts in a clear question-and-answer format.
Questions and Answers:
Why are fluoroquinolones avoided in children and pregnancy? -
Answer:-They can inhibit bone growth and they are bad for
tendons
When is the risk for tendon rupture the greatest with use of
fluoroquinolones? -Answer:-1. transplant patients
,2. recent corticosteroid use
3. advanced age
4. increased quinolone doses
Are sulfonamides bacteriocidal or bacteriostatic? -Answer:-
Bacteriostatic
If there an an allergy to sulfonamides, which other drugs should
be avoided because they are developed from the sulfonamide
drugs? -Answer:-Sulfonylureas, thiazide diuretics, loop diuretics
What is sulfasalazine used for? -Answer:-RA, Crohn's, ulcerative
colitis, inflammatory disorders
When should you avoid Sulfa medications? -Answer:-In patients
with G6PD
What are side effects of sulfonamides? -Answer:-Kernictus (think
bilirubin an brain damage), urinary tract disorders, hematopoietic
disorders
, How and when is silver sulfadiazine used? -Answer:-Used for
burns, but its usefulness is poor
What antibiotics block protein productioN? -Answer:-
tetracyclines, macrolides, aminoglycosides, lincosamides
Are tetracyclines bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal? -Answer:-
bacteriostatic
Why do you not take antacids with tetracyclines? -Answer:-
tetracylines have a high affinity to form chelates with metal
cations with iron, magnesium, aluminum, and calcium and they
inactivate the medication
Are tetracyclines broad or narrow in spectruM? -Answer:-Broad
and they have a lot of resistance issues
Why no use of tetracyclines in children and pregnancy? -Answer:-
They can stain developing teeth in fetus and up to 8 years old and
they inhibit bone growth in children
