NSG 318 Exam 3 Questions with Complete
Solutions
Class of antibiotics contraindicated in the last 1st and 3rd trimester and in kids younger than 8
tetracyclines
Which antibiotic can cause a disulfiram-like reaction? ceftriaxone
When combined with certain meds, the risk for cardiac death increases significantly with this
antibiotic azithromycin
Need to check WBC counts, H/H for anemia and electrolytes for life-threatening abnormalities
with this antibiotic TMP-SMZ
Definition of taking only a part of an antibiotic prescription or being prescribed an antibiotic for
a viral infection antibiotic misuse
A secondary infection that develops because the normal flora of the body is distributed by an
abx: superinfection
, What would the nurse assess for when administering acyclovir via IV? phlebitis at the IV
site
Which of the following is not an expected side effect of doxycycline? tongue
discoloration
Aminoglycosides can decrease the level of which electrolyte? potassium
Which OTC drug can cause seizures when taken with fluoroquinolone? ibuprofen
Why is trimethoprim and sulfonamide combined in one antibiotic? to prevent bacterial
resistance to sulfonamide drug
Which digoxin lab result would be reported to the HCP? 1.5 ng/mL
How often can a client take nitroglycerin SL tablets? every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
encourage the patient to call 911 after the first tablet
Solutions
Class of antibiotics contraindicated in the last 1st and 3rd trimester and in kids younger than 8
tetracyclines
Which antibiotic can cause a disulfiram-like reaction? ceftriaxone
When combined with certain meds, the risk for cardiac death increases significantly with this
antibiotic azithromycin
Need to check WBC counts, H/H for anemia and electrolytes for life-threatening abnormalities
with this antibiotic TMP-SMZ
Definition of taking only a part of an antibiotic prescription or being prescribed an antibiotic for
a viral infection antibiotic misuse
A secondary infection that develops because the normal flora of the body is distributed by an
abx: superinfection
, What would the nurse assess for when administering acyclovir via IV? phlebitis at the IV
site
Which of the following is not an expected side effect of doxycycline? tongue
discoloration
Aminoglycosides can decrease the level of which electrolyte? potassium
Which OTC drug can cause seizures when taken with fluoroquinolone? ibuprofen
Why is trimethoprim and sulfonamide combined in one antibiotic? to prevent bacterial
resistance to sulfonamide drug
Which digoxin lab result would be reported to the HCP? 1.5 ng/mL
How often can a client take nitroglycerin SL tablets? every 5 minutes for 15 minutes
encourage the patient to call 911 after the first tablet
