Pharmacology

Question 1

Which food item will a client diagnosed with TB and taking isoniazid be advised to avoid to prevent a food and medication interaction?

• Hot dogs
• Red wine
• Sour cream
• Grapefruit juice

Answer 1

Red wine

• MAOIs should avoid thiamine containing foods ( tuna and hard cheese)

Question 2

Grape fruit juice does what to medications

Answer 2

slows metabolism of many medications

Question 3

Which condition would the nurse monitor for in a client on aminoglycoside therapy and skeletal muscle relaxants?

• Stroke
• Respiratory arrest
• MI
• Abd discomfort

Answer 3

respiratory arrest
- intensify effects of skeletal muscle relaxants

Question 4

Aminoglycosides adverse reactions

Answer 4

Ototoxicity
confusion
renal toxicity
GI irritation
palpations and BP change

Question 5

Which effect has resulted in the avoidance of tetracycline use in children under 8 years old?

Answer 5

permanent tooth discoloration

Question 6

Which issue related to antibiotic use is an increased risk for the older adult?

Answer 6

Toxicity
- reduced metabolism and excretion of medications

Question 7

Which medication for tx of GERD contraindicated in the pregnant client?

Answer 7

misoprostol
- causes uterine contractions