INFECTION DRUGS

Question 1

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are broad spectrum infections

Answer 1

Amoxicillin

Question 2

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms ONLY.

Answer 2

Amoxicillin

Question 3

What is cephalexin’s drug classification?

Answer 3

Cephalosporin

Question 4

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Assess for cephalosporin and penicillin allergy b/e giving medication

Answer 4

Cephalexin

Question 5

GI symptoms, cross-allergy to penicillin allergy

Answer 5

Cephalexin

Question 6

What is vancomycin’s drug classification?

Answer 6

vancomycin

Question 7

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are severe infections

Answer 7

vancomycin

Question 8

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Infuse separately over 1 hour by IV infusion, monitor drug glood levels, monitor BUN & creatinine, assess for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss

Answer 8

vancomycin

Question 9

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are red-person (man) syndrome, ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity

Answer 9

vancomycin

Question 10

What is tetracyline’s drug classification?

Answer 10

tetracyline

Question 11

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are acne vulgaris

Answer 11

tetracyline

Question 12

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Do not administer with dairy products, determine if client is pregnant before administering, monitor LFTs, do not administer to children less than 8

Answer 12

tetracyline

Question 13

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, permanently discolors deciduous teeth of fetus and young children, hepatotoxicity, photosensitivity

Answer 13

tetracyline

Question 14

What is erythromycin’s drug classification?

Answer 14

macrolides

Question 15

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are ophthalmic ointment prevents eye infections in neonates

Answer 15

erythromycin

Question 16

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss

Answer 16

erythromycin

Question 17

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, ototoxicity

Answer 17

erythromycin

Question 18

What is gentamicin’s drug classification?

Answer 18

aminoglycosides

Question 19

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss, monitor BUN & creatinine, determine if client is pregnant before administering

Answer 19

gentamicin

Question 20

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity

Answer 20

gentamicin

Question 21

What is ciprofloxacin’s drug classification?

Answer 21

fluoroquinolones

Question 22

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are severe urinary tract disorders

Answer 22

ciprofloxacin

Question 23

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, achilles tendon rupture, photosensitivity

Answer 23

ciprofloxacin

Question 24

What is trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole’s drug classification?

Answer 24

Sulfonamide

Question 25

The therapeutic use for these medications is/are urinary tract infections

Answer 25

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Question 26

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Advise client to drink at least 1200-1500 mL water/day

Answer 26

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Question 27

Adverse effects of these infection medications is/are GI symptoms, severe rash, kernicterus

Answer 27

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Question 28

What is Isoniazid’s drug classification?

Answer 28

Antimycobacterials

Question 29

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are active and latent tuberculosis

Answer 29

Isoniazid

Question 30

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor LFTs, advise clients with latent TB that treatment will last 6-9 months

Answer 30

Isoniazid

Question 31

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, hepatotoxicity, DRESS

Answer 31

Isoniazid

Question 32

What is rifampin’s drug classification?

Answer 32

Antimycobacterials

Question 33

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are adjunct therapy to treat tuberculosis

Answer 33

Rifampin

Question 34

Nursing interventions for this infection medication is/are Monitor LFTs...ONLY

Answer 34

Rifampin

Question 35

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, hepatotoxicity, red-orange color of body fluids, DRESS

Answer 35

Rifampin

Question 36

What is metronidazole’s drug classification?

Answer 36

Antiprotozoals

Question 37

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are protozoal and bacterial infections, parasitic infections

Answer 37

metronidazole

Question 38

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Advise clients to avoid alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction)

Answer 38

metronidazole

Question 39

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, pregnancy risk

Answer 39

metronidazole

Question 40

What is acyclovir’s drug classification?

Answer 40

Antiviral

Question 41

The therapeutic use for this medication is/are viral infections

Answer 41

acyclovir

Question 42

Nursing interventions for this medication is/are Monitor BUN & creatine, monitor CNS effects

Answer 42

acyclovir

Question 43

Adverse effects of this infection medication is/are GI symptoms, nephrotoxicity, CNS toxicity

Answer 43

acyclovir