Final Exam Pharm Level 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Antibiotic class or medication that is directly related to Penicillin?
A
Cephalosporins
2
Q
Whats possible effect can occur while a patient is taking both Penicillin and Coumadin?
A
The Penicillin will cause and enhanced ANTIcoagulant effect of the Coumadin.
3
Q
Signs of Allergic reaction to a medication while being administered intravenously including trouble breathing and anxiety, the nurse must?
A
Stop the infusion
4
Q
Complaints of nausea and decreased appetite while taking tetracycline the nurse should advise?
A
Drinking a full glass of water with each dose.
5
Q
During antibiotic therapy for over 2 weeks and the patient has abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever the patient should be tested for?
A
c-diff
6
Q
Sign of improvement during antibiotic therapy?
A
decreased WBC
