FOCUS ON NURSING PHARMACOLOGY -SIXTH
EDITION CHAPTER 9 ANTIBIOTICS PREP-U
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NEW UPDATE 2026
GRADE A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Before the selection of an aminoglycoside to treat a client's wound infection, what would
the nurse expect the physician to order? ANSWER -Culture and sensitivity
The choice of aminoglycoside depends on local susceptibility patterns and specific
organisms causing an infection.
A client has a diagnosis of otitis media and has just begun antibiotic treatment. The client
reports otalgia and has asked for medication. The nurse should anticipate the
administration of: ANSWER -acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Tylenol is the first-line analgesic for most cases of otalgia accompanying otitis. Opioids and
ketorolac are not normally indicated.
Streptococcus pneumonia is an example of gram-negative bacteria. ANSWER -False
Streptococcus pneumonia is a gram-positive bacterium.
The nurse knows that pseudomembranous colitis is a superinfection of fluoroquinolones,
especially when they are administered in high doses, because these medications have what
effect in the body? ANSWER -They disrupt the microbial flora of the body.
Pseudomembranous colitis is a superinfection that occurs when the antibiotic disrupts the
normal flora, causing a secondary infection or superinfection.
A patient with septicemia is administered cefotaxime sodium (Claforan). How is this
medication excreted? ANSWER -It is excreted by the kidneys.
, Cefotaxime sodium is excreted by the kidneys. Cefotaxime is not excreted by the lungs,
liver, or skin.
The nurse receives a call from a client who is taking clindamycin (Cleocin) and reports of a
burning feeling when swallowing. The nurse knows that the client has developed which
adverse reaction related to this medication? ANSWER -esophagitis
The client reports esophagitis (an inflammation of the esophagus) that may be seen in
clients taking clindamycin. The pain is in the client's throat, thus it is not gastritis. It also
does not describe nausea. Peptic ulcer is not a common adverse reaction to clindamycin.
(less)
The nurse is providing care for a teenager with otitis media. When assessing the patient for
potentially adverse effects of Cortisporin Otic, what question should the nurse ask?
ANSWER -"Have you noticed any loss of hearing since you started taking the drops?"
It is necessary to assess the patient taking Cortisporin Otic for signs of hearing loss due to
ototoxicity. Fever, bleeding, and headaches are not typical adverse effects.
A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with signs and symptoms of sepsis
and preliminary results of the patient's initial blood cultures reveal the presence of
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This finding is an indication for
treatment with? ANSWER -daptomycin.
Daptomycin is FDA approved for treatment of bacteremia due to S. aureus (including
MRSA). Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and polymyxin B are not typically used in cases of
MRSA sepsis. (less)
A nurse teaching the patient with tuberculosis (TB) should include the following
information about ethambutol: ANSWER -It can cause optic neuritis.
One of the most severe adverse reactions to ethambutol is optic neuritis, which is a decrease
in visual acuity and changes in color perception. The other options are not known adverse
reactions to ethambutol. (less)
EDITION CHAPTER 9 ANTIBIOTICS PREP-U
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NEW UPDATE 2026
GRADE A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Before the selection of an aminoglycoside to treat a client's wound infection, what would
the nurse expect the physician to order? ANSWER -Culture and sensitivity
The choice of aminoglycoside depends on local susceptibility patterns and specific
organisms causing an infection.
A client has a diagnosis of otitis media and has just begun antibiotic treatment. The client
reports otalgia and has asked for medication. The nurse should anticipate the
administration of: ANSWER -acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Tylenol is the first-line analgesic for most cases of otalgia accompanying otitis. Opioids and
ketorolac are not normally indicated.
Streptococcus pneumonia is an example of gram-negative bacteria. ANSWER -False
Streptococcus pneumonia is a gram-positive bacterium.
The nurse knows that pseudomembranous colitis is a superinfection of fluoroquinolones,
especially when they are administered in high doses, because these medications have what
effect in the body? ANSWER -They disrupt the microbial flora of the body.
Pseudomembranous colitis is a superinfection that occurs when the antibiotic disrupts the
normal flora, causing a secondary infection or superinfection.
A patient with septicemia is administered cefotaxime sodium (Claforan). How is this
medication excreted? ANSWER -It is excreted by the kidneys.
, Cefotaxime sodium is excreted by the kidneys. Cefotaxime is not excreted by the lungs,
liver, or skin.
The nurse receives a call from a client who is taking clindamycin (Cleocin) and reports of a
burning feeling when swallowing. The nurse knows that the client has developed which
adverse reaction related to this medication? ANSWER -esophagitis
The client reports esophagitis (an inflammation of the esophagus) that may be seen in
clients taking clindamycin. The pain is in the client's throat, thus it is not gastritis. It also
does not describe nausea. Peptic ulcer is not a common adverse reaction to clindamycin.
(less)
The nurse is providing care for a teenager with otitis media. When assessing the patient for
potentially adverse effects of Cortisporin Otic, what question should the nurse ask?
ANSWER -"Have you noticed any loss of hearing since you started taking the drops?"
It is necessary to assess the patient taking Cortisporin Otic for signs of hearing loss due to
ototoxicity. Fever, bleeding, and headaches are not typical adverse effects.
A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with signs and symptoms of sepsis
and preliminary results of the patient's initial blood cultures reveal the presence of
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This finding is an indication for
treatment with? ANSWER -daptomycin.
Daptomycin is FDA approved for treatment of bacteremia due to S. aureus (including
MRSA). Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and polymyxin B are not typically used in cases of
MRSA sepsis. (less)
A nurse teaching the patient with tuberculosis (TB) should include the following
information about ethambutol: ANSWER -It can cause optic neuritis.
One of the most severe adverse reactions to ethambutol is optic neuritis, which is a decrease
in visual acuity and changes in color perception. The other options are not known adverse
reactions to ethambutol. (less)
