NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 6 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
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, 6.1 Define what an antibiotic is.
Correct Answer:
An antibiotic is a drug that can destroy bacteria or interfere with their growth and
replication.
6.2 True/False: One common ailment that Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause is
strep throat.
Correct Answer:
False
Rationale:
Strep throat is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group
A strep. Streptococcus pneumoniae is more commonly associated with pneumonia,
otitis media, meningitis, and sinusitis.
6.3 Select the incorrect statement below.
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in
the hospital and can obtain treatment quickly.
B. Gram-negative bacteria tend to be harder to treat.
C. Anaerobic bacteria are commonly found in the GI tract.
D. Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium.
Correct Answer:
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in
the hospital and can obtain treatment quickly.
Rationale:
Health care–associated infections are often harder to treat because the organisms may
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 6 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
Portage Learning
What You Get
• Questions Designed to Support Focused Exam
Preparation.
• This Exam Review Includes Rationales
• Clear, Organized Structure for Efficient Studying
• Printable, Well-Formatted Pdf
, 6.1 Define what an antibiotic is.
Correct Answer:
An antibiotic is a drug that can destroy bacteria or interfere with their growth and
replication.
6.2 True/False: One common ailment that Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause is
strep throat.
Correct Answer:
False
Rationale:
Strep throat is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group
A strep. Streptococcus pneumoniae is more commonly associated with pneumonia,
otitis media, meningitis, and sinusitis.
6.3 Select the incorrect statement below.
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in
the hospital and can obtain treatment quickly.
B. Gram-negative bacteria tend to be harder to treat.
C. Anaerobic bacteria are commonly found in the GI tract.
D. Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium.
Correct Answer:
A. Health care–associated infections are easier to treat because the patient is already in
the hospital and can obtain treatment quickly.
Rationale:
Health care–associated infections are often harder to treat because the organisms may
