Week 10 Flashcards
A bacteriostatic substance is one that:
a) Directly kills any bacteria it comes in contact with
b) Directly kills any bacteria that are sensitive to the substance
c) Prevent the growth of bacteria
d) Prevent the growth of specific bacteria that are sensitive to the substance
d) Prevent the growth of specific bacteria that are sensitive to the substance
The goal of antibiotic therapy is:
a) To eradicate all bacteria from the system
b) To suppress resistant strains of bacteria
c) To reduce the number of invading bacteria so that the immune system can deal with the infection
d) To stop the drug as soon as the person feels better
c) To reduce the number of invading bacteria so that the immune system can deal with the infection
The penicillins:
a) Are bacteriostatic
b) Are bactericidal, interfering with bacteria cell walls
c) Are effective only if given intravenously
d) Do not produce cross-sensitivity within their class
b) Are bactericidal, interfering with bacteria cell walls
In general all people receiving antibiotics should receive teaching that includes which of the following points:
a) The need to complete the full course of drug therapy
b) The possibility of oral contraceptive failure
c) When to take the drug related to food and other drugs
d) The need for assessment of blood tests
e) Advisability of saving any leftover medication for future use
f) How to detect super infections and what to do if they occur
a) The need to complete the full course of drug therapy
b) The possibility of oral contraceptive failure
c) When to take the drug related to food and other drugs
While teaching the client about taking oral tetracycline, which of the following does the nurse need to advise the client to do?
a) Consume calcium rich products to decrease the duration of the antibacterial effect
b) Use a soft toothbrush and brush teeth gently to remove staining on teeth
c) Report any ringing in ears or dizziness
d) Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and apply sunblock when outdoors
d) Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and apply sunblock when outdoors
The client is prescribed ciprofloxacin and is instructed to take each dose of medication as evenly spaced apart during the day as possible. The nurse recognizes that this instruction is essential because:
a) The medication can cause sleep pattern disturbances
b) Pathogenic bacteria have extremely rapid growth and reproduction rates
c) Super infections may develop if a dose of the medication is missed
d) Allergic reactions are more likely to occur if a dose is missed.
b) Pathogenic bacteria have extremely rapid growth and reproduction rates
Proper administration of an ordered narcotic:
a) Can lead to addiction
b) Should be done promptly to prevent increased pain and the need for larger doses
c) Would include holding the drug as long as possible until the person really needs it
d) Should rely on the person’s request for medication
b) Should be done promptly to prevent increased pain and the need for larger doses
The nurse is caring for several clients who are receiving opioids for pain relief. Which client is at the highest risk of developing hypotension, respiratory depression, and mental confusion?
a) A 23 year old female, postoperative ruptured appendix
b) A 16 year old male, post-motorcycle injury with lacerations
c) A 54 year old female, post-myocardial infarction
d) An 86 year old male, postoperative femur fracture
d) An 86 year old male, postoperative femur fracture
The client asks you if paracetamol will help his arthritis like ‘ my aspirin does’. You base your response on the knowledge that the pharmacotherapeutic actions of paracetamol are:
a) Analgesic and antipyretic
b) Analgesic and anti-inflammatory
c) Anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet
d) Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory
a) Analgesic and antipyretic
Naloxone hydrochloride is classified as an:
a) Opioid analgesic
b) Opioid agonist
c) Opioid partial agonist
d) Opioid antagonist
d) Opioid antagonist
The parenteral opioid analgesic that carries the greatest risk for respiratory depression with its use is:
a) Fentanyl citrate
b) Morphine sulfate
c) Hydromorphone
d) Pethidine
b) Morphine sulfate
