NURS 334 EXAM 2 | 171 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |
GRADED A+ | NEW UPDATE 2025
Antibiotics IMP are not .., - ANSWER Bacteria specific (some have a broader
spectrum than others, so they can kill more bacteria inc. good bacteria)
Where does our immune system start? - ANSWER In our gut with good
bacteria
What symptom can develop from killing the good bacteria in the gut? -
ANSWER Diarrhea
What do probiotics do? - ANSWER Replace the good flora in our guts
What are some examples of probiotics? - ANSWER Yogurt (high in lacto facillis)
or daily probiotic pills
What aggressive form of diarrhea can antibiotic use cause? - ANSWER C. Diff
overgrowth and older adults are more susceptible
Antibiotics can interfere with the effectiveness of what medication? - ANSWER
Oral contraceptives (birth control)
What is a beta-lactam? - ANSWER Enzyme that is produced by the bacteria
itself (can cause C. Diff)
,What category is beta-lactams for pregnancy? - ANSWER Category B
What ADRs can beta-lactams cause? - ANSWER NVD, vaginal infection, jock
itch, rash, hypernatremia (high sodium blood levels)
Where are beta-lactams metabolized? - ANSWER Through the GI tract
If someone develops a rash the 1st time you give a drug what do you do? -
ANSWER Cross that drug off and discontinue future administrations because
they may develop anaphylaxis the next time
What are two drug examples of beta-lactams? - ANSWER Penicillin and
cephalosporins
If a drug name contains "-cillin" then it is considered a - ANSWER Form of
penicillin/beta-lactam
If a drug name contains "-cef" or "ceph-" then it is considered a - ANSWER
Cephalosporin/beta-lactam
When was penicillin discovered and what was it originally made from? -
ANSWER 40's and moldy bread
What can -cillins cure? - ANSWER Syphilis (originated from sheep and was
forcefully tested on African Americans)
, What is the potential problem with long-term use of -cillins? - ANSWER
Antibiotic resistance (which can lead to sepsis and death)
Where are -cillins excreted? - ANSWER Kidneys
What lab values do we check before administering -cillins? - ANSWER
BUN/Crea
What cephalosporin is commonly prescribed? - ANSWER Ancef --> IV,
Cephalexin (Keflex)
What does cephalosporins treat? - ANSWER Upper respiratory infections, .....
What pregnancy category is aminoglycosides/fluroquinolones? - ANSWER D
Why are aminoglycosides/fluroquinolones category D pregnancy drugs? -
ANSWER They can penetrate the CNS and they are the most potentially toxic
drug group
What is a drug example of aminoglycosides? - ANSWER Gentamycin
What is a drug example of fluroquinolones? - ANSWER Ciprofloxacin or
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS |
GRADED A+ | NEW UPDATE 2025
Antibiotics IMP are not .., - ANSWER Bacteria specific (some have a broader
spectrum than others, so they can kill more bacteria inc. good bacteria)
Where does our immune system start? - ANSWER In our gut with good
bacteria
What symptom can develop from killing the good bacteria in the gut? -
ANSWER Diarrhea
What do probiotics do? - ANSWER Replace the good flora in our guts
What are some examples of probiotics? - ANSWER Yogurt (high in lacto facillis)
or daily probiotic pills
What aggressive form of diarrhea can antibiotic use cause? - ANSWER C. Diff
overgrowth and older adults are more susceptible
Antibiotics can interfere with the effectiveness of what medication? - ANSWER
Oral contraceptives (birth control)
What is a beta-lactam? - ANSWER Enzyme that is produced by the bacteria
itself (can cause C. Diff)
,What category is beta-lactams for pregnancy? - ANSWER Category B
What ADRs can beta-lactams cause? - ANSWER NVD, vaginal infection, jock
itch, rash, hypernatremia (high sodium blood levels)
Where are beta-lactams metabolized? - ANSWER Through the GI tract
If someone develops a rash the 1st time you give a drug what do you do? -
ANSWER Cross that drug off and discontinue future administrations because
they may develop anaphylaxis the next time
What are two drug examples of beta-lactams? - ANSWER Penicillin and
cephalosporins
If a drug name contains "-cillin" then it is considered a - ANSWER Form of
penicillin/beta-lactam
If a drug name contains "-cef" or "ceph-" then it is considered a - ANSWER
Cephalosporin/beta-lactam
When was penicillin discovered and what was it originally made from? -
ANSWER 40's and moldy bread
What can -cillins cure? - ANSWER Syphilis (originated from sheep and was
forcefully tested on African Americans)
, What is the potential problem with long-term use of -cillins? - ANSWER
Antibiotic resistance (which can lead to sepsis and death)
Where are -cillins excreted? - ANSWER Kidneys
What lab values do we check before administering -cillins? - ANSWER
BUN/Crea
What cephalosporin is commonly prescribed? - ANSWER Ancef --> IV,
Cephalexin (Keflex)
What does cephalosporins treat? - ANSWER Upper respiratory infections, .....
What pregnancy category is aminoglycosides/fluroquinolones? - ANSWER D
Why are aminoglycosides/fluroquinolones category D pregnancy drugs? -
ANSWER They can penetrate the CNS and they are the most potentially toxic
drug group
What is a drug example of aminoglycosides? - ANSWER Gentamycin
What is a drug example of fluroquinolones? - ANSWER Ciprofloxacin or
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
