UTI STD

¡Supera tus tareas y exámenes ahora con Quizwiz!

Which medication would be most beneficial for a patient with acute pyelonephritis?

4

Which of the following sulfonamides, applied topically, has the greatest therapeutic benefit for burns?

4

Which outcome should a nurse establish for a patient with trichomoniasis who is receiving metronidazole [Flagyl]?

4

Which sulfonamide has bactericidal activity?

4

A nurse instills 1% silver nitrate topically into the eyes of a neonate on delivery to prevent conjunctivitis caused by which organisms? Select all that apply.

b,c

The primary healthcare provider has prescribed fosfomycin tromethamine [Monurol] to a patient for the treatment of a urinary tract infection. What would the nurse anticipate as the reason for prescribing this drug to the patient?

4

The primary healthcare provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim] for a patient. The nurse recognizes that this may be prescribed to treat which condition?

4

When the nurse teaches high school students about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which infection will the nurse identify as the most common STD?

4

Which condition is referred to as pyelonephritis?

4

Which medication is combined with sulfamethoxazole as a powerful antimicrobial preparation whose components act in concert to inhibit sequential steps in tetrahydrofolic acid synthesis?

4

The nurse is providing education to a patient prescribed oral sulfonamide therapy. The nurse should instruct the patient to take the sulfonamide under which circumstance?

4

A patient asks about a urinary tract infection (UTI) antibiotic that requires only one dose. Which first-line UTI antibiotic requires only one dose?

1

A patient is diagnosed with syphilis. What is the treatment of choice for this condition?

1

A patient is taking nitrofurantoin [Macrodantin]. Which finding should a nurse recognize as an indication that the treatment is having an undesired effect?

1

A patient presents to the clinic with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse anticipates an antibacterial medication that is effective against which organism to be prescribed?

1

A patient who has acute cystitis is receiving treatment with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMZ). Which manifestation should indicate to a nurse that the patient's condition is worsening?

1

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is started on co-trimoxazole [Bactrim, SeptraDS]. Which nursing intervention is a priority for this patient?

1

Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim, Septra] is prescribed for a patient and is being administered four times a day. Which intervention is appropriate?

1

Sulfonamides are often preferred drugs for acute urinary tract infections (UTIs). About 90% of UTIs are due to which bacteria?

1

The nurse notes that a male patient's medication list includes ceftriaxone. The patient reports a history of sexually transmitted infection but cannot recall the name of the infection. The nurse is aware that ceftriaxone is the preferred medication for treating which sexually transmitted infection?

1

The nurse should educate a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) about which potential long-term complication of PID?

1

When planning care for a patient receiving a sulfonamide antibiotic, which is the appropriate intervention?

1

Which organism most commonly causes cystitis?

1

During the assessment of a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the nurse finds that the primary healthcare provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Septra]. What is the reason for the prescription?

4

The nurse is assessing a patient who is receiving a sulfonamide for treatment of a urinary tract infection. To monitor the patient for the most severe response to sulfonamide therapy, the nurse should assess for which condition?

4

A breast-feeding mother has been prescribed a sulfonamide. The nurse should recommend the patient either request a different antibiotic or discard expressed breast milk and provide the infant with formula in order to prevent kernicterus. Which term should the nurse use to describe kernicterus to the mother?

2

A patient suspected of having an acute upper urinary tract infection is admitted to the hospital. Which is the priority nursing action for this patient?

2

Before administering trimethoprim, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for a history of which condition?

2

The nurse is assessing a patient with acute cystitis. Which symptom would the nurse expect to find in the patient?

2

The nurse teaches the patient taking sulfamethoxazole the importance of which action to reduce crystalluria?

2

When caring for a patient receiving mafenide [Sulfamylon] for treatment of a severe burn, it is most important for the nurse to monitor which laboratory value?

2

Why are sulfonamides avoided, if possible, for infants younger than 2 months of age?

2

With the exception of pyelonephritis, the nurse should be aware that most urinary tract infections are treated by which method?

2

A patient has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Which medication may be ordered to treat this condition?

3

A patient has been taking sulfonamides long-term. The nurse assesses the patient and finds bruises on the legs and arms. What is the nurse's best action?

3

A patient is being treated for syphilis. Which drug would the nurse anticipate to be prescribed?

3

A patient is receiving local applications of mafenide [Sulfamylon] to burn areas. Which intervention by the nurse is most important prior to administering this medication?

3

The nurse is aware that acute cystitis occurs most often in which patient population?

3

The nurse is caring for a patient who is on trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Septra] treatment. The laboratory reports show decreased platelet and white blood cell counts. What should the nurse interpret from these findings?

3

The nurse is working with a patient who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Because patient adherence to the medication regimen is a concern, the nurse anticipates use of which medication?

3

What is the mechanism of action for nitrofurantoin?

3

What is true regarding treatment of a hospitalized patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

3

When teaching a patient with genital herpes about treatment with valacyclovir [Valtrex], the nurse should include which statement?

3

Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing a male patient with secondary syphilis?

3

A patient reports flank pain and painful urination. On assessment, the nurse finds that the patient has a high fever. The nurse should notify the provider because the patient has symptoms of which condition?

4

An 18-year-old female patient presents to the clinic to obtain an oral contraceptive. The nurse knows she should also be screened for which bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD)?

4

A patient in the clinic is diagnosed with genital herpes. The nurse would anticipate the patient to be prescribed one of which medications? Select all that apply.

a,b,c

A patient is prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim]. Which instructions should the nurse give to the patient to ensure safe drug administration? Select all that apply.

a,b,d

The patient asks about the signs and symptoms of acute cystitis. The nurse includes which common signs and symptoms in the response? Select all that apply.

a,b,d

The patient complains of gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances (eg, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) with nitrofurantoin. What can be done to minimize those complaints? Select all that apply.

a,b,d,e

Which outcomes should a nurse establish when planning care for a patient starting methenamine [Mandelamine]? Select all that apply.

a,b,d,e

A few topical sulfonamides have proven to be useful and have a low incidence of hypersensitivity. What are these topical applications most often used for? Select all that apply.

a,c,d

Which inflammatory urinary tract syndromes do antibiotics treat? Select all that apply.

a,c,d,e

Which are true statements about Chlamydia trachomatis? Select all that apply.

a,c,e

Which medical conditions may be appropriately treated with sulfonamides as a component of therapy? Select all that apply.

a,c,e

What instructions would the nurse give to a patient who is prescribed the medication nitrofurantoin [Macrodantin]? Select all that apply.

a,d,e

A patient presents to the clinic with complaints of dysuria and urinary frequency. The nurse suspects a urinary tract infection (UTI) and notes the patient has had four complicated UTIs in the past 6 months. The nurse should further review the patient's medical record for which risk factors? Select all that apply.

b,c,d

A patient inquires about gonorrhea. What does the nurse correctly tell this patient about this infection? Select all that apply.

b,c,d,e

A patient has recurrent lower urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which antibiotics can be used for prophylaxis treatment of recurrent lower urinary tract infections? Select all that apply.

b,c,e

The nurse identifies which statements about frequent urinary tract reinfections as true? Select all that apply.

b,c,e

While teaching a patient about urinary tract infections (UTIs), the nurse is aware that which statements are true about UTIs? Select all that apply.

b,c,e

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding sulfonamides? Select all that apply.

b,d

Which treatments are used in nonpregnant women to treat bacterial vaginosis? Select all that apply.

c,d


Conjuntos de estudio relacionados

Medical Terminology: Chapter Six Self-Test Questions

View Set

Environmental Science Chapter 4 Objectives

View Set

Question of the Day (From Core Concepts Anesthesia Review + Open Anesthesia) + Apex Review Questions

View Set

ExamCompass: Network+ Quiz - Network Utilities Command Line

View Set

Mr. McLin-English Literature and Composition Section 1-Credit recovery

View Set