Chapter 10 - NCLEX Questions Flashcards
Jim has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease. His family has been started on an antibiotic to prevent them contracting the disease. This is an example of
a. infection
b. prophylaxis
c. antimicrobial resistance
d. host defense
b
In evaluating a treatment plan, the therapeutic index (TI) is calculated as 1.0. Based on this result, how would the nurse interpret this information?
a. The medication can be utilized as there is less potential for a toxic reaction.
b. The medication can be used as long as the dosage is within therapeutic range.
c. There is no chance of a drug reaction occurring based on this result.
d. A different medication should be considered for use in the treatment plan.
d
Yogurt is an example of a/n ______ containing live microorganisms that can improve intestinal biota.
a. prebiotic
b. antibiotic
c. superbiotic
d. probiotic
d
Which medication could be used against gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, chlamydias, and rickettsias?
a. tobramycin
b. penicillin
c. tetracyclines
d. cephalosporins and sulfonamides
c
Mary has a urinary tract infection and is prescribed cephalexin for 10 days. Toward the end of her course of treatment, Mary develops a vaginal yeast infection. The yeast infection is an example of a/an
a. superinfection
b. expected complication
c. allergic reaction
d. toxic reaction
a
