Question 1

A patient was ordered a cephalosporin medication as a broad-spectrum antibiotic for a severe infection.The nurse knows that which of the following is an important factor about this medication?

Accepted Answer

Patients reporting any previous allergy to penicillin may also be allergic to some cephalosporins.

Question 2

An adult patient has a moderately severe infection and has been started on an antibiotic.The physician orders penicillin V potassium by mouth.Which of the following doses would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin V potassium is used in the treatment of mild to moderately severe infections when the patient can take oral medication.

Question 3

A patient was placed on an antitubercular drug because he tested positive for the infection more than three times.The patient tells the nurse that the drug will completely kill the bacteria.The nurse's proper response would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Most drugs used to treat tuberculosis do not kill the bacterium;rather they control the disease and prevent its spread through various organ systems in the infected patient or to other individuals.

Question 4

Which of the following adverse reactions is/are associated with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Several types of adverse reactions are seen with broad-spectrum antibiotics.Adverse reactions include superinfections,an overgrowth of yeast,and changes in the normal bacteria in the bowel.

Question 5

When giving a patient a penicillin injection,the nurse must keep in mind which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

With IM injections,the nurse should always aspirate (pull back the plunger of the syringe to check for blood)to prevent medication from accidentally being injected into a blood vessel.The patient should be advised to wait 30 minutes before leaving an office or clinic to allow time for health care staff to watch for adverse reactions.

Question 6

A 72-year-old patient is being treated for an infected right great toe.In reviewing this patient's history,the nurse has discovered the patient has decreased renal function.Which of the following is correct concerning whether this patient should be started on aminoglycosides?

Accepted Answer

It is important to carefully identify patients who may already have damage to organs before medication is started.Aminoglycosides may cause significant damage to the kidneys.

Question 7

Which of the following drugs should be taken on an empty stomach? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

Lincomycin and tetracycline are best absorbed on an empty stomach-1 hour before or 2 hours after meals-and should be taken with a full glass of water.

Quiz 12: Antiinfective Medications