NURS 350 Pharmacology Exam 1 Study
Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Penicillin mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER - Antibiotic that works by
inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Penicillin gram bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - Mostly used for gram + bacteria, newer
penicillins effective against gram -
Penicillin common uses - CORRECT ANSWER - Pneumonia, GI infections, meningitis,
anthrax, tetanus
Penicillin common adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - GI upset, rash, fever
Penicillin serious adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaphylaxis, nephrotoxicity
Penicillin considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - Take on empty stomach to reduce GI
upset, mix with liquids for kids, allergy, monitor kidney function, decreased oral contraceptive
function,
Penicillins to know - CORRECT ANSWER - amoxicillin (Amoxil)
amoxicillin with clavulanate (Augmentin)
piperacillin
ampicillin
cephalosporin mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER - same as penicillin-interrupts
bacterial cell wall
, cephalosporin gram bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - gram + and gram -, depending on
generation
cephalosporin common uses - CORRECT ANSWER - not first choice drug
ear, upper respiratory, skin, bone infections; UTIs
cephalosporin common adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - GI upset, candidiasis
cephalosporin serious adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - anaphylaxis, seizures,
nephrotoxicity, c. diff superinfections
cephalosporin considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - thrombophlebitis, possible cross
sensitivity to penicillins; check allergies, monitor kidney function, decreased oral contraceptive
function, anticoagulant therapies
cephalosporins to know - CORRECT ANSWER - cefalexin (Keflex)
ceftaroline (Tefarlo)
cefaclor (Ceclor)
tetracyclines mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER - protein synthesis inhibitor
tetracyclines gram - CORRECT ANSWER - gram + and gram -
tetracyclines common uses - CORRECT ANSWER - rickettsia (typhus), cholera, peptic
ulcers (h. pylori), chlamydial infections, MRSA, acne vulgaris
tetracyclines common adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - GI upset, phototoxicity,
rash, stinging or burning with topical tetracyclines
Guide UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Penicillin mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER - Antibiotic that works by
inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
Penicillin gram bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - Mostly used for gram + bacteria, newer
penicillins effective against gram -
Penicillin common uses - CORRECT ANSWER - Pneumonia, GI infections, meningitis,
anthrax, tetanus
Penicillin common adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - GI upset, rash, fever
Penicillin serious adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaphylaxis, nephrotoxicity
Penicillin considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - Take on empty stomach to reduce GI
upset, mix with liquids for kids, allergy, monitor kidney function, decreased oral contraceptive
function,
Penicillins to know - CORRECT ANSWER - amoxicillin (Amoxil)
amoxicillin with clavulanate (Augmentin)
piperacillin
ampicillin
cephalosporin mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER - same as penicillin-interrupts
bacterial cell wall
, cephalosporin gram bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - gram + and gram -, depending on
generation
cephalosporin common uses - CORRECT ANSWER - not first choice drug
ear, upper respiratory, skin, bone infections; UTIs
cephalosporin common adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - GI upset, candidiasis
cephalosporin serious adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - anaphylaxis, seizures,
nephrotoxicity, c. diff superinfections
cephalosporin considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - thrombophlebitis, possible cross
sensitivity to penicillins; check allergies, monitor kidney function, decreased oral contraceptive
function, anticoagulant therapies
cephalosporins to know - CORRECT ANSWER - cefalexin (Keflex)
ceftaroline (Tefarlo)
cefaclor (Ceclor)
tetracyclines mechanism of action - CORRECT ANSWER - protein synthesis inhibitor
tetracyclines gram - CORRECT ANSWER - gram + and gram -
tetracyclines common uses - CORRECT ANSWER - rickettsia (typhus), cholera, peptic
ulcers (h. pylori), chlamydial infections, MRSA, acne vulgaris
tetracyclines common adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER - GI upset, phototoxicity,
rash, stinging or burning with topical tetracyclines
