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Exam #1 NPRO 1100 Questions and Correct
Answers
Scatter rugs Ans: pose a safety hazard because the client can trip
on them when ambulating, so this finding has the greatest
significance in planning this client's care. Psychological support of
the caregiver
necrosis Ans: death of tissue
floaters Ans: Particles of cellular debris that float in the vitreous
fluid and cast shadows on the retina
Myringotomy tubes Ans: treatment for chronic otitis media
includes insertion of a tympanoplasty tube into the tympanic
membrane to prevent fluid from accumulating in the middle ear.
Antimicrobial drugs Ans: synthetic substances that interfere with
the growth of microbes
jarring Ans: causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration
Reye syndrome Ans: potentially fatal syndrome that commonly
causes brain swelling and liver damage and is characterized by
confusion, hyperventilation, violent behavior, seizures, and
possibly coma. Related to too much aspirin
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post maturity Ans: Any infant born after 42 weeks
What are aminoglycosides? Ans: Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin,
Tobramycin, Streptomycin. Are a group of powerful antibiotics
used to treat serious infections caused by Gram-negative aerobic
bacilli.
Aminoglyco sides are __________ Ans: Bactericidal
Aminoglycosides are contraindicated in the following conditions
Ans: -Known allergy to any of the ahminoglycosides
-renal or hepatic disease
-preexisting hearing loss
-active infection with herpes or mycobacterial infections
-lactation
Cautions while taking aminoglycosides Ans: Don't take if
pregnant as it could harm the fetus and making sure to urinate
often!!
Common side effects of aminoglycosides Ans: Nausea, vomiting,
rash, fever, lethargy, nephrotoxicity, and ototoxicity
What are penicillins? Ans: An important and effective group of
antibiotics for the treatment of susceptible pathogens. Penicillins
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Exam #1 NPRO 1100 Questions and Correct
Answers
Scatter rugs Ans: pose a safety hazard because the client can trip
on them when ambulating, so this finding has the greatest
significance in planning this client's care. Psychological support of
the caregiver
necrosis Ans: death of tissue
floaters Ans: Particles of cellular debris that float in the vitreous
fluid and cast shadows on the retina
Myringotomy tubes Ans: treatment for chronic otitis media
includes insertion of a tympanoplasty tube into the tympanic
membrane to prevent fluid from accumulating in the middle ear.
Antimicrobial drugs Ans: synthetic substances that interfere with
the growth of microbes
jarring Ans: causing a physical shock, jolt, or vibration
Reye syndrome Ans: potentially fatal syndrome that commonly
causes brain swelling and liver damage and is characterized by
confusion, hyperventilation, violent behavior, seizures, and
possibly coma. Related to too much aspirin
© 2025 All rights reserved
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post maturity Ans: Any infant born after 42 weeks
What are aminoglycosides? Ans: Gentamicin, Neomycin, Amikacin,
Tobramycin, Streptomycin. Are a group of powerful antibiotics
used to treat serious infections caused by Gram-negative aerobic
bacilli.
Aminoglyco sides are __________ Ans: Bactericidal
Aminoglycosides are contraindicated in the following conditions
Ans: -Known allergy to any of the ahminoglycosides
-renal or hepatic disease
-preexisting hearing loss
-active infection with herpes or mycobacterial infections
-lactation
Cautions while taking aminoglycosides Ans: Don't take if
pregnant as it could harm the fetus and making sure to urinate
often!!
Common side effects of aminoglycosides Ans: Nausea, vomiting,
rash, fever, lethargy, nephrotoxicity, and ototoxicity
What are penicillins? Ans: An important and effective group of
antibiotics for the treatment of susceptible pathogens. Penicillins
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