Vancomycin Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 85: Drugs That Weaken the Bacterial Cell Wall II: Cephalosporins, Carbapenems, Vancomycin, Telavancin, Aztreonam, Teicoplanin, and Fosfomycin. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient who is receiving a final dose of intravenous (IV) cephalosporin begins to complain of pain and irritation at the infusion site. The nurse observes signs of redness at the IV insertion site and along the vein. What is the nurse’s priority action? a. Apply warm packs to the arm, and infuse the medication at a slo...

NUR 2474 Pharmacology Final Exam The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a.The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b.The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c.The patient with a blood pressure of 136/92 mm Hg who complains of having a headache d....

Pharm Exam 2 Study Guide (Herzing) Red Man Syndrome  adverse reaction to the aminoglycoside Vancomycin if given too fast  flushing  rash  pruritus (itching)  tachycardia  hypotension  Examples of a superinfection:  clostridium difficile (c. diff)  yeast infection (candidiasis, thrush)  What drug class does Amikacin belong to?  aminoglycoside  What kind of labs do aminoglycosides require?  peak (30 min. after the dose)  trough (15 min. befo...

Midterm Exam: NR 568 (NR568) Advanced Pharmacology for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers |Latest 2023/ 2024- Chamberlain QUESTION True or false: Treatment for fungal Otitis Externa is: Ivermectin Answer: False: Treat- ment includes cleaning and application of acidifying drops; 2% acetic acid solution applied 3-4 times a day for 7 days. QUESTION How do you treat bacterial Otitis Externa? A. Topical Clotr...

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A| Galen QUESTION What causes red man syndrome? Answer: Vancomycin being infused IV to fast QUESTION What labs should be monitored with Macrolides? Answer: ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin QUESTION Which medications do you need a peak and trough level for? Answer: Vancomycin & Gentamycin QUESTION Which type of antibiotic can cause Otot...

Exam 2: PRN1725/ PRN 1725 (NEW 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Rasmussen Q: Most common source of frostbite? Answer: Fingers and toes Q: A client receiving IV vancomycin for bacterial infection within 30 minutes nurse observes hives on the client first action? Answer: Stop infusion Q: Action for non-venom snakebite? Answer: Cleanse wound with mild antiseptic. Q: What client n...

NUR 2474 PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM (NEW 2023) : Pharmacology for Professional Nursing-Rasmussen. 1. The nurse working on a high-acuity medical-surgical unit is prioritizing care for four patients who were just admitted. Which patient should the nurse assess first? a. The NPO patient with a blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL who just received 20 units of 70/30 Novolin insulin b. The patient with a pulse of 58 beats per minute who is about to receive digoxin (Lanoxin) c. The patient with a blood...

RN Pharmacology A Relias A Solved 100% Correct 2023 what medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? - Correct Answer Montelukast Which statement made by a person regarding hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is correct? - Correct Answer I should take extra care when standing up or changing positions. A 250mg dose of an oral medication has been ordered. The medication is supplied only in 100mg tablets. How many tablets would you administer? - Correct Answer 2.5 What medication is considere...

A nurse is preparing to administer the antibiotic for a hospitalized patient who acquired a Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus (MRSA) infection. Based on the nurses' knowledge of antibiotics for the treatment of MRSA, which medication may be ordered? Vancomycin Neomycin Cefazolin Ceftaroline Metronidazole Piperacillin Correct Answer Answer: Vancomycin and ceftaroline Rationale: Methicillin-resistant Staph. aureus(MRSA), highly resistant bacteria, are resistant to all penic...

Final Exam: NR 567 / NR567 Advanced Pharmacology for the AGACNP Exam Review | Weeks 5-8 Covered| Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) Q: You are managing a patient with a dental abscess who is unable to get into the dentist until next week. The patient is stable for outpatient treatment. This patient also has a penicillin allergy. Which antibiotic should be prescribed? Answer: - Linezolid (Zyvox) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) Clindamycin (C...