PHARMA ANTIBIOTICS AND CLASS
A client with severe back pain has been prescribed medication by the healthcare provider. Which of the following classes of drugs can help in relieving this condition? A) Analgesics B) Diuretics C) Antitussives D) Antiflatulents
A
A patient presents with pain in their right side. After physical exam and testing, afatty liver is found. History is negative for excessive alcohol use. Which of the followingclasses of antibiotics could have caused this? A) Tetracyclines B) Aminoglycosides C) Cephalosporins D) Fluoroquinolones E) Sulfonamides
A
Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the world's most pressing public health problems? A) True B) False
A
During a health interview, a client tells the nurse that she is taking ginkgo for memory improvement. For which of the following conditions should the nurse assess related to this information? A) Bleeding B) Diabetes C) Seizures D) Depression
A
FDA PREGNANCY Category A A) Risk has not been documented during pregnancy
A
FDA PREGNANCY Category B A) Animal studies have not shown a risk, but there is inadequate documentation in humans, or animal studies have shown adverse effects, but this has not been demonstrated in humans.
A
Which of the following drugs is considered FDA pregnancy category D(contraindicated)? A) Tetracyclines B) Macrolides C) Cephalosporins D) Penicillins E) Sulfonamides
A
Which of the following types of drugs binds to teeth and can cause discoloration? A) Tetracyclines B) Macrolides C) Cephalosporins D) Penicillins E) Sulfonamides
A
Which of the following would NOT be a situation where fluoroquinolones arerecommended? A) Urinary tract infections B) Gonorrhea C) Urethritis D) Cervicitis E) Listeriosis
A
The nurse administers penicillin to a client and monitors the client for an adverse reaction despite that the client said she was not allergic to penicillin. What is the rationale for checking for adverse reactions? Select all answers that apply. A) A person can be allergic to any medication at any time. B) Medications can react with over-the-counter medications to cause toxicity. C) Certain medications react with orange juice to cause toxicity. D) If medications are not taken on an empty stomach, adverse reactions may occur. E) Medications can react with herbal supplements to cause adverse reactions. F) Medications can react with other medications prescribed for the client.
A, B, E, F
Co-trimazole (TMP-SMX) is used in patient who develop P. carinii pneumonia. Thistype of pneumonia is seen in what type of patient? A) Neonates B) Elderly C) Immune compromised D) Patients taking warfarin E) Patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency
C
What class of medicine is Doxycycline? A) Aminoglycosides B) Macrolides C) Tetracyclines D) Cephalosporins
C
What classes of drugs are Erythromycin and Azythromycin? A) Fluoroquinolones B) Cephalosporins C) Macrolides D) Tetracyclines
C
What drug class is Ciproflacin (Cipro)? A) Sulfonamides B) Microbacteria C) Fluoroquiolones D) Macroline
C
What drug is the single most effective bactericidal drug against M. leprae? A) Dapsone B) Isoniazid C) Rifampin D) Pyrazinamide E) Streptomycin
C
What is a Fluoroquinolone? A) Mebendazole B) Nystatin C) Cyprofloxacin D) Zidovudine
C
Which category of antimicrobial agents is used chiefly because of low cost and effectiveness in treating common bacterial infections? A) Cephalosporins B) Aminoglycosides C) Sulfonamides D) Macrolides
C
Which of the following antibiotics would be used topically and thus has the mostcommon adverse effect being dermatitis? A) Gentamicin B) Tobramycin C) Neomycin D) Amikacin
C
Which of the following drugs would require doing a BUN and creatinine lab serumtest before administering? A) Kanamycin B) Gentamicin C) Amikacin D) Neomycin
C
Which was the first antibiotic to be discovered? A) Ampicillin B) Amoxicillin C) Penicillin D) Benzylpenicillin
C
A pregnant client wants to know what drugs she can take safely during her pregnancy. Which of the following drugs should the nurse tell her is relatively safe during pregnancy? A) Estazolam B) Dihydroergotamine mesylate C) Valproic acid D) Magnesium sulfate
D
Antibiotics don't work against which of the following? A) Bacteria B) Fungi C) Parasites D) Viruses
D
Fluoroquinolones: A) Skin, Bones, Joints B) Resistant to TB C) Intestinal flora D) Respiratory
D
The nurse researching the use of antibiotics in healthcare settings learns that which of the following classifications of antibiotics are most widely used in the hospital setting? A) Penicillins B) Tetracyclines C) Aminoglycosides D) Cephalosporins
D
Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is the ester form of acyclovir and is used for recurrent genitalherpes or zoster infections. Which of the following is NOT true of the valacyclovir whencompared to acyclovir? a) Longer acting b) Improved bioavailability c) Increased serum drug levels d) Should not be taken orally
D
When administering narcotics to clients, the nurse must monitor for which of the following side effects? A) Diarrhea B) Bleeding C) Sleep deprivation D) Constipation
D
5.I can prevent antibiotic-resistant infections when I: A) Don't take an antibiotic for a viral infection B) Don't save an antibiotic for the next time I am sick C) Don't take an antibiotic prescribed for someone else D) Take my antibiotic exactly as my healthcare provider tells me E) All of the above
E
Cephalosporins are very similar chemically to penicillins. However, unlike penicillins,cephalosporins have ____ members in their chemical ring? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 E) 7
E
A 30-year-old client with chills and fever is diagnosed with septicemia. The client has been prescribed an aminoglycoside antibiotic. Which of the following information should the nurse include in client teaching? A) Take full dose of the antibiotic prescribed. B) Reduce the dose after the fever subsides. C) Discontinue the drug soon after fever subsides. D) Take a higher dosage if the fever does not subside.
A
A client diagnosed with diabetes is prescribed insulin. The client expresses a fear of injecting insulin with a needle. Which of the following drugs would be the best option for this client? A) Exubera B) Hypoglycemics C) Mydriatics D) Cardiotonics
A
A nurse is administering digoxin to a client with high blood pressure. Which of the following is a priority nursing action that the nurse must perform before this administration? A) Count the apical pulse rate for 1 full minute before administration. B) Take the client's blood pressure reading before and after administration. C) Use a mild sedative to sedate the patient before administration. D) Take the patient temperature; fever is a contraindication for administration.
A
A patient is prescribed a cephalosporin for their gonorrhea infection. After injection,the patient complains of pain at the injection site. A rash appears later and the patientdevelops difficulty breathing (dyspnea). Which of the following drugs was likely given? A) Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) B) Loracarbef (Lorabid) C) Cefadroxil (Duricef) D) Cephalexin (Keflex) E) Cefazolin (Ancef)
A
Azythromycin (Zytromax) is: A) Macrolides B) Aminoglycosides C) Cephalosporins D) Penicillin
A
Bacteria that cause infections can become resistant antibiotics? A) True B) False
A
Cephalosporins have a ____ spectrum of antimicrobial activity and are considered ____. A) Broad; Bactericidal B) Broad; Bacteristatic C) Narrow; Bactericidal D) Narrow; Bacteristatic
A
FDA PREGNANCY Category C A) Animal studies have shown adverse effects, but there are no adequate studies in humans, OR the benefits to the pregnant woman may outweigh potential risks, OR there are no adequate studies in humans or animals.
A
FDA PREGNANCY Category D A)There is evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits may outweigh potential risks.
A
FDA PREGNANCY Category X A) Abnormalities have been documented. The risk of use in pregnant women precludes the use of the medication.
A
Imipenem is NOT active against MRSA. A) True B) False
A
Infections can become resistant to antibiotics. A) True B) False
A
Lower plasma and urinary concentrations of fluoroquinolones and loss of antibacterial effectiveness may result if the drug is taken within two hours of which of thefollowing? A) Antacid B) Aspirin C) Tylenol D) Daily vitamin
A
Patients with diphtheria or whooping cough will not respond to penicillin. Which of the following drugs would be the best choice? A) Erythromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Azithromycin D) Dirithromycin e) Telithromycin
A
Penicillin is a ____ drug and tetracycline is a ____ drug. A) Bactericidal Bacteriostatic B) Bacteriostatic; Bactericidal C) Bactericidal; Bactericidal D) Bacteriostatic; Bacteriostatic
A
Plasmids and increasing transport mechanisms to move antibiotics out of bacterialcells are two common mechanisms for fluoroquinolone resistance. A) True B) False
A
Symptoms of this infectious disease are nonspecific.
A
Symptoms of this infectious disease are nonspecific. A) True B) False
A
The Amoniglycosides produce Tinnitus? A) True B) False
A
The nurse instructs a client to use benzocaine to soothe the itching and pain related to an insect bite. Benzocaine is considered to be what type of dermatologic agent? A) Anesthetic B) Pain relief C) Soothing D) Antiseptic
A
The nurse is administering penicillin to a client who has strep throat. Which of the following statements accurately describe the action of penicillin? A) It is effective against gram-positive organisms. B) It is not effective against gram-negative organisms. C) It has many side effects, especially in large doses. D) It is metabolized in the liver.
A
This class of drug is usually a safe alternative to Penicillin and is also prescribed for patients that are allergic to Penicillin? A) Cephalosporins B) Aminoglycosides C) Fluoroquinolones D) Penicillin
A
This is the process of rowing Isolated organisms and identifyng the most effective antibiotic for treatment. This process is called: A) Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) B) Nosocomial infection C) Superinfection D) septicemia
A
Tobramicin (Tobrex) is a: A) Aminoglycosides B) Fluoroquinolones C) Macrolides D) Tetracyclines
A
Use of antibiotics is not effective against which of the following? A) Flu B) Bladder infections C) Ear infections D) Skin infections
A
What class of drugs are Gentamycin (Garamycin) and Tobramycin (Tobrex)? A) Aminoglycosides B) Macrolides C) Penicillin D) Antivirals
A
What class of drugs is Mynociclin? A) Tetracyclines B) Penicillin C) Isonicid Inh D) Levofloxacin
A
What type of bacteria is associated with life-threatening enterocolitis producing bloody diarrhea after the use of tetracyclines? A) Staphylococcus B) Streptococcus C) Enterococcus D) Gram-negative E) Spirochetes
A
Which antibiotic should you use when is penicillin allergic? A) Cephalosporin B) Aminoglysides C) Penicillin D) Fluorquinolones
A
Which of the following adverse effects is the most common with sulfonamides (sulfadrugs)? A) Allergic reaction B) Acute hemolytic anemia C) Crystalluria D) Stevens-Johnson syndrome
A
Which of the following antibiotics can be taken safely and effectively as three tablets? A) Erythromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Azithromycin D) Dirithromycin E) Telithromycin
A
Which of the following drugs can cause hormonal imbalances as well as GI distressand rash? A) Ketoconazole B) Fluconazole C) Itraconazole D) Miconazole E) Clotrimazole
A
Which of the following drugs is NOT associated with alcohol intolerance? A) Cefuroxime B) Cefmetazole C) Cefoperazone D) Cefotetan E) Cefamandole
A
Which of the following viral infections alternates between active replication and latent periods where the virus remains dormant? A) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) B) Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) C) Hepatitis B D) Hepatitis C
A
Tetracyclines are highly affective at treating all of the following. Which one is alsoknown as parrot fever? A) Chlamydophila psittaci B)Mycoplasma pneumoniae C)Borrelia burgdorferi D)Treponema pallidum E)Rickettsia rickettsii
A, B, E
A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with adrenocortical insufficiency and has been prescribed prolonged steroid therapy. Which of the following is a steroid used for prolonged therapy? A) Insulin B) Prednisone C) Cephalosporin D) Penicillin
B
A client asks the nurse for an antibiotic to "ward off a cold." The nurse explains to the client that if an antibiotic is used indiscriminately, particularly for minor ailments, or is administered improperly, certain pathogens may mutate or build a tolerance to it. Which of the following is an example of a dangerous organism that has become resistant to antibiotics? A) Pneumonia B) MRSA C) Streptococcus infection D) Herpes virus
B
A client has been prescribed a barbiturate for control of seizures. Which of the following must the nurse keep in mind when monitoring the client? A) Client is likely to have insomnia. B) Client may have frequent mood changes. C) Client may develop hypertension. D) Client may have urinary frequency.
B
A client with an upper respiratory tract infection was prescribed roxithromycin, an antibiotic. To which of the following should the nurse tell the client that irregular administration of this medication could lead? A) Decreased absorption of the drug B) Development of drug resistance C) Increased rate of elimination of the drug D) Increased chances of serious adverse events
B
A patient is being treated with nitrofurantoin for long-term prophylaxis of lower urinary tract infections. Which of the following can be done to help acidify urine and thusimprove antibacterial efficacy? A) Take sodium bicarbonate B) Drink cranberry juice C) Eat potatoes D) Eat dandelion greens
B
A patient presents with Mycobacterium avium intracellulare and is given Rifampin. This can significantly lower the serum concentrations of zidovudine and what other drug? A) Erythromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Azithromycin D) Dirithromycin E) Telithromycin
B
Alexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic in 1928. What was the antibiotic named? A) Mold B) Penicillin C) Vancomycin D) Doxycycline
B
Aminoglycosides: A) Resistant to TB B) Respiratory C) Intestinal flora D) Gonorrhea
B
An 8-year-old child is experiencing pain following tonsillectomy. Which of the following drugs would be an appropriate pain reliever for this client? A) Salicylates B) Nonsalicylates C) Morphine D) Barbiturates
B
Antibiotic therapy in this case has no important effect on hearing loss. A) True B) False
B
Antibiotics fight infections caused by: A) Viruses B) Bacteria C) Parasytes D) Fungus
B
Antifungal azole drugs are very nephrotoxic and should not be taken orally. A) True B) False
B
Bacteria are germs that cause colds and flu. A) True B) False
B
Eating while taking azithromycin will decrease the drug's concentration. A) True B) False
B
If the patient is allergic to the initial antibiotic of choice, what should be giveninstead? A) Sulfonamides B) Cephalosporins C) Macrolides D) Aminoglycosides E) Fluoroquinolones
B
JJ is an 18-yr-old grill who complains of an expanding rash, fever, headache, andmuscle and joint pains for the last three weeks. She was in a spring camp expedition inthe wood of Minnesota. JJ is allergic to penicillins and cephalosporins, which causesrash. ELISA test results show elevated IgM and IgG levels and the punch biopsy cultureis positive for spirochete Borellia burgdorferi. What drug should be used? A) Demeclocycline B) Doxycycline C) Tetracycline D) Oxytetracycline E) Minocycline
B
Oral erythromycin is enterically coated because it is sensitive to ____ pH. Thisallows the drug to be absorbed in the ____. A) Acidic; Stomach B) Acidic; Small intestine C) Basic; Stomach D) Basic; Small intestine
B
Patients That are allergic to Penicillin are also allergic to Cephalosporins? A) True B) False
B
THIS DRUG IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST GRAM-NEGATIVE AND GRAM-POSITIVE PATHOGENS-WELL ABSORBED ORALLY-ONCE RESERVED FOR UTIs BECAUSE OF THEIR TOXICITY A) AMINOGLYCOSIDES B) FLUOROQUINOLONES C) MICROLIDES
B
The most common patient complaint with oral macrolides is which of the following? A) Cardiac B) GI tract C) Neurologic D) Urinary E) Respiratory
B
The nurse is administering morphine sulfate to a client who had a myocardial infarction. What vital sign would the nurse monitor that directly relates to the use of this narcotic? A) Heart rate B) Respiratory rate C) Temperature D) Pulse
B
These are antitubercolosis drugs used to prevent the disease-close contacts? A) Gentamicin B) Isoniazid (INH) C) Ciprofloxacin D) Ampicillin
B
Use of isoniazid is contraindicated in what patient population? A) Elderly B) Epileptics C) Diabetics D) Transplant e) Pregnant
B
What class of drugs are the best for UTIs? A) Cephalosporins B) Sulfonamides C) Penicillins D) Aminoglycosides
B
What is a side effect of tetracyclines? A) Rabdomyolysis B) Brown Teeth C) Rashes D) Red Urine
B
What product should not be taken with Tetracyclines? A) Tomate Juice B) Milk C) Orange Juice D) Wather
B
Which of the following classes of drugs is used the most in hospitals (hospitals in theUnited States spend the most on these)? A) Penicillins B) Cephalosporins C) Macrolides D) Aminoglycosides E) Fluoroquinolones F) Sulfonamides
B
Which of the following drugs can be mixed with aminoglycosides, such as for useagainst Staphylococcus aureus? A) Diuretics B) NSAIDs C) Cisplatin (Platinol) D) Amphotericin B E) Penicillin G
B
Which of the following drugs can occasionally cause thrombocytopenia with bruisingor bleeding? A) Azithromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Dirithromycin D) Erythromycin
B
Which of the following drugs has the highest pattern of resistance? A) Ethambutol B) Isoniazid C) Rifampin D) Pyrazinamide E) Streptomycin
B
Which of the following is a retroviral? A) Acyclovir B) Zidovudine C) Gentamycin D) Metronodazole
B
Which of the following is considered very toxic and thus is only used topically for acne treatment? A) Doxycycline B) Minocycline C) Oxytetracycline D) Tetracycline E) Tetracycline
B
Which of the following should NOT be consumed while taking ciprofloxacin as itdecrease absorption of the drug?A) Meat B) Dairy C) Excess sugar D) Excess salt E) Excess fat
B
Which of the following should be used in gastric surgery?A) Ketoconazole B) Fluconazole C) Itraconazole D) Miconazole E) Clotrimazole
B
Which of the following statements is true? A) Antibiotics kill all the bacteria that cause an infection. B) Antibiotics act as growth and/or obesity promoters. C) Antibiotics enhance immunity and strengthen pathogen fighting ability. D) Antibiotics have no side effects
B
Which of the following types of drugs is NOT associated with an incidence of allergic response? A) Trimethoprim B) Tetracyclines C) Erythromycin D) Penicillins E) Sulfonamides
B
Which of the following would absorb well even in the presence of food in thestomach? A) Demeclocycline B) Doxycycline C) Tetracycline D) Oxytetracycline
B
Which of the following would be the preferred treatment for infections caused by Pseudomonas aeroginosa? A) Gentamicin B) Tobramycin C) Neomycin D) Amikacin E) Netilmicin
B
Which of these statements is true? A) Antibiotics are completely metabolized in the body. B) Some bacteria can sustain and live on antibiotics. C) New classes of antibiotics are being discovered everyday. D) Green tea doesn't affect the bacteria-killing ability of antibiotics
B
The nurse is researching the benefits and risks associated with the herbal supplement ginseng. In which of the following clients would this supplement be contraindicated? Select all answers that apply. A) A client who has epilepsy B) A client who is taking antidepressants C) A client who is on hormonal contraceptives D) A client who has diabetes E) A client who is on prednisone F) A client who is pregnant
B, C, D, F
A 45-year-old male client tells the nurse that he has not slept through the night for the past 2 weeks. Which of the following drugs might the physician prescribe for this client? A) phenytoin (Dilantin) B) loratadine (Claritin) C) eszopiclone (Lunesta) D) norepinephrine (Levophed)
C
A 70-year-old female client with chronic asthma is prescribed steroid therapy. Which of the following possible side effects of long-term therapy should the nurse discuss with the client and family? A) Decreased appetite B) Weight loss C) Thrombophlebitis D) Hypotension
C
A client developed a nosocomial (hospital-acquired), gram-negative infection when hospitalized. What is considered the antibiotic of choice for this type of infection? A) Cephalosporins B) Tetracyclines C) Aminoglycosides D) Fluoroquinolones
C
A client with an upper respiratory tract infection has been prescribed an antibiotic that the nurse is not familiar with. Which of the following should the nurse caring for the client do if she is not familiar with the new medication? A) Avoid administering the prescribed medication to the client. B) Administer an antibiotic with which the nurse is familiar. C) Collect information about the new medication. D) Administer the antibiotic as per the prescription provided.
C
A client with constipation has been prescribed mineral oil. Which of the following reasons should the nurse provide for instructing the client to take the medication between meals or at bedtime? A) It causes sedation B) It enhances absorption of the drug C) It interferes with vitamin absorption D) It causes nausea and vomiting
C
AMOXICILLIN IS: A) Macrolides B) Tetracyclines C) Penicillins D) Fluoroquinolones
C
Aminoglycosides are effective only against which of the following and are a goodchoice for septicemia (a serious toxicity)? A) Gram-positive aerobic bacteria B) Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria C) Gram-negative aerobic bacteria D) Gram-negative anaerobic bacteria
C
CEPHALEXIN ARE WHAT GENERATION? A) MACOLIDES B) AMINOGLYCOSIDES C) CEPHALOSPORINS D) SULFONAMIDES
C
Patients on tetracycline should due which of the following to prevent toxicity? A) Brush their teeth B) Exercise regularly C) Limit exposure to sunlight D) Rest at least six hours each night E) Eat a complete diet including meat and dairy
C
The nurse is about to administer a Category C drug to a pregnant client. Which of the following describes this FDA category of risk potential during pregnancy? A) A risk has not been documented during pregnancy. B) Animal studies show no risk, but there is inadequate documentation in humans. C) Animal studies show adverse affects but there are no adequate studies in humans. D) There is evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits may outweigh risks.
C
The nurse is administering amoxicillin PO to a client who has otitis media. Which of the following factors must occur for this antibiotic to be effective? A) It must not be soluble in water. B) It must not diffuse into body tissue. C) It should not affect normal flora. D) It should not be absorbed by the GI tract.
C
The nurse is placing a transdermal nicotine patch on a client. How long are most transdermal patches effective? A) 1 day B) 2 to 3 weeks C) 12 hours to 30 days D) 30 to 45 days
C
The nurse should have basic knowledge of drug classifications in order to administer medications safely to clients. What drug information is instrumental in determining nursing actions following drug administration? A) Route of administration B) Body system affected C) Adverse affects D) Protocols
C
WHAT CLASS OF MEDS ARE:DOXYCYCLINE (VIBRAMYCIN)TETRACYCLINE (ACHROMYCIN) A) AMINOGLYCOSIDES B) MACLOLIDES C) TETRACYCLINES D) FLUOROQUINOLONES
C
Which of the following antibiotics would persist for the shortest amount of time intissues? A) Azithromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Dirithromycin D) Erythromycin
C
Which of the following bactericidal antibiotics is the drug of choice for pneumoniacaused by H. influenzae? A) Erythromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Azithromycin D) Dirithromycin E) Telithromycin
C
Which of the following clinical results is associated with gentamicin(aminoglycoside), not tetracyclines? A) Hepatic necrosis B) Pancreatitis C) Hearing loss D) Renal damage
C
Which of the following describes cefmetazole, cefotetan, and cefoxitin? A) First-generation cephalosporins B) Second-generation with Haemophilus influenzaeactivity C) Second-generation withBacteroids fragilis activity D) Third-generation cephalosporins E) Third-generaion with Pseudomonas aeruginosa activity F) Oral broad-spectrum cephalosporins
C
Which of the following drugs is a sequential inhibitor of folate metabolism? A) Sulfacetamide B) Trimethoprim C) Co-trimazole (TMP-SMX) D) Sulfamethoxazole E) Sulfasalazine
C
Which of the following drugs would be used to treat Chlamydia if doxycycline is notavailable for use? A) Ethambutol B) Isoniazid C) Rifampin D) Pyrazinamide E) Streptomycin
C
3.Which of these illnesses should be treated with antibiotics? A) Runny Nose B) The Flu C) Cold D) Strep Throat (amigdalitis estreptocócica)
D
A 40-year-old male client with arthritis of the knee joint has been prescribed an analgesic to relieve the pain. Which of the following is a narcotic analgesic? A) Aspirin B) Ibuprofen C) Celecoxib D) Morphine
D
A client is prescribed ciprofloxacin for an acute sinus infection. This drug belongs to what category of anti-infective medications? A) Penicillins B) Cephalosporins C) Tetracyclines D) Fluoroquinolones
D
Aminoglycoside resistance is becoming common for enterococci infections causing which of the following? A) Pneumonia B) Upper respiratory tract infections C) Endocarditis D) Gastroenteritis E) Urinary tract infections
D
Antibiotic misuse can not cause : A) Serious side-effects B) Antibiotic resistance C) Increased costs D) Impaired mental health
D
Fluoroquinolones are well distributed to the lung (pneumonia) and soft tissues (skininfections). Which of the following, along with moxifloxacin, has the most activityagainst anaerobic bacteria? A) Ofloxacin B) Gatifloxacin C) Trovafloxacin D) Ciprofloxacin E) Levofloxacin
D
Pulmonary hypersensitivity with fibrosis can occur with long-term use of which of the following? A) Sulfadiazine B) Sulfixazole C) Sulfamethoxazole D) Nitrofurantoin E) Trimethoprim
D
Severe allergic reactions are more common with what family of drugs? A) Tetracyclines B) Macrolides C) Cephalosporins D) Penicillins E) Sulfonamides
D
Sulfonamides are ____ and can be resisted if para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) production is greatly ____. A) Bactericidal; Decreased B) Bacteriostatic; Decreased C) Bactericidal; Increased D) Bacteriostatic; Increased
D
What is the main disadvantage of antibiotics that the scientists are working on? A) They are ineffective against virus. B) They have side effects. C) Prolonged use of antibiotics causes antibiotic resistance. D) Antibiotics cannot distinguish between the good and bad bacteria.
D
Which of the following can damage the liver by direct drug toxicity or an immunereaction, called cholestatic hepatitis or cholestatic jaundice, which can be seen innewborns if the drug is taken by pregnant women? A) Azithromycin B) Clarithromycin C) Erythromycin D) Erythromycin estolate E) Azithromycin estolate
D
Which of the following drugs is used for histoplasmosis and blastomycosis, and can possibly lead to minearalcorticoid excess? A) Ketoconazole B) Fluconazole C) Itraconazole D) Miconazole E) Clotrimazole
D
Which of the following has the highest bacterial resistance pattern? A) Penicillin G B) Penicillin V C) Methicillin D) Ampicillin E) Carbencillin
D
Which of the following is considered the least toxic? A) Ticarcillin B) Oxacillin C) Ampicillin D) Penicillin G E) Penicillin V
D
Which of the following is not a mode of antibiotic action? A) Stops bacteria from multiplying B) Interferes with the formation of cell wall and cell content in bacteria C) Damages the DNA in bacteria D) Inactivates bacteria by freezing them in the host tissue.
D
Which of the following is taken in tablet form and exerts its antimicrobial effect inthe urine, working well against E. coli? A) Sulfadiazine B) Sulfixazole C) Sulfamethoxazole D) Nitrofurantoin E) Trimethoprim
D
Which of the following is the most effective against Pseudomonas aeroginosa, although resistance is becoming more common? A) Ofloxacin B) Gatifloxacin C) Levofloxacin D) Ciprofloxacin E) B & C
D
Which of the following penicillins produces a higher incidence of diarrhea? A) Cloxacillin B) Ampicillin C) Amoxicillin D) Augmentin E) Penicilin G
D
Which of these illnesses should be treated with antibiotics? A) Shingles B) Flu C) Yeast D) Impetigo
D
6.What can happen if I get an antibiotic-resistant infection? A) I may have a longer-lasting illness B) I may have to visit my doctor more often C) I may require hospitalization D) I may need more costly medicine that may cause side effects E) All of the above
E
Although the use of multiple antibiotics can lead to drug resistance, what disease istreated with several drugs as it has a risk for CNS damage? A) Leprosy B) Syphilis C) Thrush D) Pneumonia E) Tuberculosis
E
An 8-yr-old child presents with pharyngitis and fever of 3 days duration.Microbiology lab confirms translucent beta-hemolytic colonies. Past history includes asevere allergic reaction to amoxicillin when used for ear infection. Which one of thefollowing agents as an oral drug is most likely appropriate in terms of both effectivenessand safety? A) Penicillin G B) Cefaclor C) Doxycycline D) Vancomycin E) Azithromycin
E
Antimicrobial drugs that are derived from the natural processes of some microorganisms and that can inhibit or destroy other microorganisms are specifically known as what? A) Chemotherapeutic drugs B) Prophylactic drugs C) Semisynthetic drugs D) Synthetic drugs E) Antibiotics
E
What is the most common adverse reaction for tetracyclines? A) Prolonged bleeding B) Hepatomegaly C) Bloody diarrhea D) Seizures E) GI irritation
E
Which of the following decreases serum concentrations of fluconazole? A) Cyclosporine B) Digoxin C) Phenytoin D) Coumadin E) Rifampin
E
Which of the following is NOT a side-effect of Acyclovir (Zovirax)? A) Delirium B) Tremors/Seizures C) Hypotoxicity D) Hypotension E) Significant bone marrow toxicity
E
Which of the following is available over the counter (OTC) for acute vaginalinfections? A) Ketoconazole B) Fluconazole C) Itraconazole D) Miconazole E) Clotrimazole
E
Which of the following penicillins is effective against Bacteroides fragilis? A) Oxacillin B) Ampicillin C) Penicillin G Procaine D) Amoxicillin E) Ticarcillin-clavulanate
E
Which of the following types of drugs can enter breast, food or milk? A) Tetracyclines B) Macrolides C) Cephalosporins D) Penicillins E) Sulfonamides
E
Which of the following types of infection would erythromycin be the least effectiveagainst? A) Throat B) Ears C) Skin D) Respiratory tract E) GI tract
E
Which of the following would NOT typically be treated with sulfonamides? A) Nocardia infection B) Chlamydia trachomatis infection C) Toxoplasmosis D) E. coli infection E) Legionella infection
E
Which of the following would be used to treat ulcerative colitis? A) Sulfacetamide B) Trimethoprim C) Co-trimazole (TMP-SMX) D) Sulfamethoxazole E) Sulfasalazine
E
Which of the following antibiotics should be used for the treatment of fever with unknown origin? A) Sulfonamides B) Cephalosporins C) Macrolidesd) Aminoglycosides E) Penicillins F) Antibiotics should not be used
F
Which of the following types of antibiotics should be used to treat the common cold? A) Sulfonamides B) Cephalosporins C) Macrolides D) Aminoglycosidese) Penicillins F) Antibiotics should not be used
F
