Sulfonamides
PCN
Cephalosporins
Aminoglycosides
Antifungal & Antiparasitic
100


  1. What is the topical form of Sulfonamides used to treat burns?                                              A) Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene)                   B) Sulfamethoxazole                                     C) Trimethoprim                                           D) Bactrim





Answer: A) Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene)

100

What conditions can be treated with Amoxicillin?   Select all that apply:

        A) UTIs                                                                 B) Pneumonia                                                        C) STIs                                                                  D) Superinfections

Answer: A) UTIs, B) Pneumonia, C) STIs

100

Which of the following conditions can be treated with Cephalexin? 

A) UTI 

B) Skin Infections 

C) Hospital-acquired pneumonia 

D) MRSA 

E) Otitis Media

Answer: A) UTI, B) Skin Infections, E) Otitis Media Obtain a CX for UTI & skin infections 

100

Which adverse effect is associated with Aminoglycosides like Gentamycin and Neomycin?       A) Hypertension                                                     B) Hypoglycemia                                                    C) Nephrotoxicity                                                    D) Hyperkalemia

Answer: C) Nephrotoxicity

100

Which condition is Fluconazole commonly used to treat?                                                                      A) Thrush                                                               B) Athlete's Foot                                                     C) Headache                                                         D) Ringworm

Answer: A) Thrush

200

Sulfonamides are effective against which of the following infections?                                                A) Stomatitis                                                          B) Crystalluria                                                        C) Urticaria                                                            D) E. Coli and Staph infections

Answer: D) E. Coli and Staph infections

200

What is a contraindication for the use of Penicillin?      A) Allergy to NSAIDs                                               B) Allergy to Corticosteroids                                     C) Allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin                     D) Allergy to Amoxicillin

Answer: C) Allergy to Penicillin or Cephalosporin

200

Which laboratory test is typically performed to diagnose the bacterial cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

A) Blood culture                                                      B) Stool culture                                                   C) Urine culture                                                  D) Throat culture

Answer: C) Urine culture

200

What is a characteristic feature of Aminoglycoside-induced Ototoxicity?                                                 A) Blurred vision                                                    B) Hearing loss                                                       C) Loss of taste sensation                                       D) Numbness and tingling in extremities

Answer: B) Hearing loss

200

What is Nystatin primarily used for?                               A) Headache                                                         B) Yeast infections                                                 C) Nausea                                                             D) Rash

Answer: B) Yeast infections

300

Which syndrome is a potential adverse reaction to Sulfonamides?                                                        A) Crystalluria/Renal Failure                                     B) Steven-Johnson Syndrome                                     C) Anemia/Thrombocytopenia                                  D) Urticaria/Pruritis

Answer: B) Steven-Johnson Syndrome

300
  1. Which interactions should be monitored when administering Penicillin?    Select all that apply:     A)Oral contraceptive's                                      B) Anticoagulants                                            C) NSAIDs                                                      D) Corticosteroids

Answer: A) Oral contraceptives, B) Anticoagulants

300

Cephalexin is effective against which type of infection? A) Viral infections                                                    B) Fungal infections                                                C) Bacterial infections                                             D) Parasitic infections

Answer: C) Bacterial infections

300

Which condition may be worsened by Neomycin due to its effect on decreasing bacteria in the bowel?           A) Urinary tract infections                                       B) Upper respiratory tract infections                             C) GI tract infections                                              D) Skin infections

Answer: C) GI tract infections

300

What are common adverse effects associated with antifungal and antiparasitic medications?                       A) Muscle pain                                                       B) Headache                                                          C) Ringworm                                                          D) Athlete's Foot

Answer: B) Headache

400

What is a caution associated with the use of Sulfonamides?                                                        A) Impaired renal function                                       B) Photosensitivity                                                 C) Anorexia                                                           D) Increased bleeding risk

Answer: A) Impaired renal function

400

What are potential adverse reactions to Penicillin? Select all that apply:

A) Hypersensitivity                                                  B) N/V/D                                                                C) Stomatitis/Glossitis                                          D) Superinfections


Answer: A) Hypersensitivity, B) N/V/D, C) Stomatitis/Glossitis D)Superinfections


400

Which potential adverse reaction is associated with the use of Cephalosporins?                                            A) Hypertension                                                      B) Nephrotoxicity                                                    C) Hyperglycemia                                                   D) Hypokalemia

Answer: B) Nephrotoxicity


other adverse reactions

  • Stephen Johnson Syndrome
  • Malaise
  • N/V/D
400

What is a contraindication for the use of Aminoglycosides? 

A) Hypertension 

B) Hearing loss 

C) Diabetes mellitus

 D) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Answer: B) Hearing loss

400

What patient education should be provided regarding topical application of Nystatin?                                 A) Apply generously regardless of prescribed amount B) Cleanse the area prior to application and only apply as prescribed                                                  C) Apply only once a day                                     D) Apply immediately after showering

Answer: B) Cleanse the area prior to topical applications; Only apply as prescribed

500

Which action is part of nursing management when administering Sulfonamides?                                    A) Administer with meals                                         B) Monitor electrolyte levels                                    C) Assess for allergy to penicillin                              D) Anticipate the need for culture and sensitivity

Answer: D) Anticipate the need for culture and sensitivity

500

PCN leads to adverse side effects-one example is 

Superinfections -(C. Diff, Thrush, Vaginal Yeast Infections)

Patient teaching should include the following:

a. Eat yogurt or probiotics 

b. Fried chicken

c. Pizza and beer

d. Finish course of antiobiotics


Patient Teaching: 

Finish course of antibiotic's

Eat yogurt or probiotics.


500

What should patients be advised to do regarding Cephalosporin administration?                                   A) Take with a full meal                                          B) Take on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals       C) Take with dairy products                                    D) Take with antacids

Answer: B) Take on an empty stomach 1 hour before meals 

Notify the provider if you develop a rash

500

What nursing assessments should be conducted for patients receiving Aminoglycosides? Select all that apply:

A) Monitor blood glucose levels                              B) Assess for visual disturbances                           C) Check serum potassium levels                         D) Assess BUN, creatinine, UOP, tinnitus, and dizziness

Answer: D) Assess BUN, creatinine, UOP, tinnitus, and dizziness

 

Nursing Management: Assess BUN, creatinine, UOP, tinnitus, dizziness.

Gent - Peak & trough.

 s/s of superinfections


Patient Education:

Take on an empty stomach; Do not combine with acidic food or drinks. e.g 

  1. Orange juice
  2. Lemonade
  3. Cranberry juice
  4. Grapefruit juice
  5. Tomato juice


500

Which caution should be considered when administering antifungal and antiparasitic medications? A) Cardiovascular dysfunction 

B) Respiratory depression 

C) Renal dysfunction and liver failure 

D) Allergic reaction to antibiotics

Answer: C) Renal dysfunction and liver failure

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