NCLEX-Med

Question 1

Name the generations of Cephalosporins.

Answer 1

Keflex: Cephalexin Sodium (1st generation)
Ceftin: Cefuroxime (2nd)
Claforan: Cefotaxime (3rd)
Maxipime: Cefepime (4th)

Question 2

What antibiotic is contraindicated if a patient is allergic to penicillins?

Answer 2

Cephalosporins.

Question 3

What patient teaching is necessary for Tetracyclines?

Answer 3

• Take on an empty stomach.
• Antacids, milk products and iron supplements should not be consumed until at least 2 hours after dose was taken.
• Wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

Question 4

What antibiotics are used in TB?

Answer 4

STRIPE:
ST=Streptomycin
R=Rifampin
I= isoniazid
P= Pyrizinamide
E= ethambutol.

Question 5

Sulfasalazine

Answer 5

(Azulfidine)anti-inflammatory sulfonamide. Constipation is not associated with this medication. It can cause photosensitivity, and the client should be instructed to avoid sun and ultraviolet light. It should be administered with meals, if possible, to prolong intestinal passage. The client needs to take the medication as prescribed and continue the full course of treatment even if symptoms are relieved

Question 6

pt normal

therapeutic

Answer 6

The normal PT is 9.6 to 11.8 seconds (male adult) or 9.5 to 11.3 seconds (female adult). A therapeutic PT level is 1.5 to 2 times higher than the normal level.