Name That Pathogen
This type of infection is treated with antibiotics.
Bacterial
This medication is used for oral thrush.
Nystatin
This common side effect of many opioids requires patient education about fiber and fluids.
Constipation
A child develops mild redness and a low fever after a vaccine. This reaction is:
Normal
Redness or a low‑grade fever after a vaccine means the body is beginning this essential protective process.
building immunity
Ringworm is caused by this type of organism.
Fungus
This drug class includes medications that end in “‑azole.”
Antifungals
This reaction causes flushing during vancomycin infusion.
Red Man Syndrome
Severe lip swelling and difficulty breathing after a medication requires this immediate action.
Give epinephrine
This group should not receive a live vaccine.
immunocompromised
Influenza is caused by this type of pathogen.
Virus
This antiviral is most effective when taken within 48 hours of symptoms starting.
oseltamivir
Dark stools, coffee ground emesis and stomach pain after long-term NSAID use can indicate this.
GI Bleeding
A patient on acetaminophen reports taking multiple cold medicines. The nurse should worry about this organ.
Liver
The purpose of obtaining cultures before antibiotics is to do this.
Identify the organism
Malaria is an example of this class of infection.
Parasitic infection
This medication requires monitoring and trough levels.
Vancomycin
Orange urine is a harmless side effect of this medication.
Rifampin
Most important thing to monitor following a patient who received anesthesia
Airway & Breathing
Vaccines work by presenting your body with this.
A killed or weakened form of the pathogen
This type of infection cannot be treated with antibiotics or antifungals.
Viral Infection
This class of medication is used to treat infections caused by organisms such as tapeworms or protozoa.
Antiparasitics
Combining benzodiazepines with opioids affects this critical body system.
Respiratory Depression
A patient overdoses on acetaminophen. The antidote is:
N‑acetylcysteine (NAC)?
This childhood disease causes an itchy rash and can be prevented with the varicella vaccine.
Chickenpox