Weeks 4-6 Worksheet Questions

Question 1

What are some general teaching points to give patients taking any anti-bacterial medications?

Answer 1

1. Finish the medication as prescribed
2. Take your OWN medication
3. Do NOT stop taking the med
4. Take the medication on time and the right dose

Question 2

What are side effects common to all antibacterial drugs and why?

Answer 2

Thrush
Yeast infection
Diarrhea

Because antibacterial drugs kills off the bacteria causing the infection, but also kills off the normal flora that provides a level of protection for us.

Question 3

What are possible signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic infection?

Answer 3

1. Low BP
2. Chest tightness
3. Hives and rash
4. Rapid irregular pulse

Question 4

How is the administration of Vancomycin different than other antibacterial drugs and why?

Answer 4

You give this drug slowly over an hour because if it is given too quickly the pt will develop Red Man syndrome (Side effect)

Question 5

What are some specific essential teaching points to give to patients taking fluoroquinolones?

Answer 5

1. Never eva give to pregnant patients

2. They cause tendon rupture, neurotoxicity, cardiovascular problems

Question 6

What are some specific essential teaching points to give to patients taking tetracyclines?

Answer 6

1. Never eva give to pregnant patients

2. They cannot be taken with food or dairy because they will be more effective on an empty stomach

Question 7

A 74 y/o woman is prescribed trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole. What type of drug is this and how does it work?

Answer 7

1. Metabolism Inhibitor that works by inhibiting the folic acid production so it doesnt grow

Question 8

Is it okay for the pt to stop taking the drug (trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole) as soon as symptoms are gone? Why or why not?

Answer 8

No because the pt will build up a resistance and the drug will be less effective

Question 9

What are the side effects of trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole?

Answer 9

1. Photosensitivity
2. Headache
3. Skin rash
4. Fever

Question 10

What precautions and actions will you teach the pt about this drug therapy? (trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole)

Answer 10

1. Avoid sunlight
2. Take with full glass of water
3. Drink more water to prevent crystalluria
4. If they notice a rash forming, instruct them to go to the ER and contact prescriber

Question 11

Define: Teratogen

Answer 11

An agent that can cause birth defects

Question 12

Define: Retrovirus

Answer 12

A virus that uses RNA as its genetic material

Question 13

Define: Virulence

Answer 13

Measure of how well an organism can invade and grow

Question 14

Define: Virustatic

Answer 14

Drug action that prevent viral growth and reproduction

Question 15

Define: Viral Load

Answer 15

Number of viral particles in a blood sample

Question 16

Define: Common virus

Answer 16

Virus that can use either DNA or RNA as its genetic material

Question 17

Define: HIV

Answer 17

Organism that causes AIDS

Question 18

Define: Opportunistic infection

Answer 18

Overgrowth of normally present organisms

Question 19

A nurse is teaching a patient who is beginning HAART for HIV infection about ways to prevent medication resistance. Which of the following should the nurse teach the client about resistance?

Answer 19

Taking medication at the same times daily without skipping doses minimizes resistance.

Question 20

In general, what is the appropriate teaching for pregnant patients and antiretroviral medications?

Answer 20

HAART are recommended to be taken by HIV-positive pregnant women because the virus can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.
When these drugs are taken as prescribed, they can reduce the chances of fetal infection.

Question 21

What are the most common potential adverse effects of antiretroviral therapy?

Answer 21

Jaundice and skin rashes / liver toxicity and anemia