Sulfonamides
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)
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
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
Which adverse effect is associated with Aminoglycosides like Gentamycin and Neomycin? A) Hypertension B) Hypoglycemia C) Nephrotoxicity D) Hyperkalemia
Answer: C) Nephrotoxicity
Which condition is Fluconazole commonly used to treat? A) Thrush B) Athlete's Foot C) Headache D) Ringworm
Answer: A) Thrush
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
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
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
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
What is Nystatin primarily used for? A) Headache B) Yeast infections C) Nausea D) Rash
Answer: B) Yeast infections
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
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
Cephalexin is effective against which type of infection? A) Viral infections B) Fungal infections C) Bacterial infections D) Parasitic infections
Answer: C) Bacterial infections
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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