Nurs 3100 Iclicker Exam 1

Which of the following best represents why chemotherapies are effective in killing cancer cells? A.All chemotherapies are administered intravenously. B.All chemotherapies have anti-inflammatory properties. C.Many chemotherapies target rapidly dividing cells. D.Many chemotherapies have anti-infective properties.

C.Many chemotherapies target rapidly dividing cells.

Identify the following organisms, Candida? A.Bacteria B.Virus C.Parasite D.Fungi

D. Fungi

Which of the following drugs is a natural agent? A.Methotrexate B.Cyclophosphamide C.Tamoxifen D.Vincristine

D. Vincristine

Which of the following is not associated with corticosteroid use? Select all that apply. A.Hypertension B.Diabetes C.Growth delay in children D.Cataract formation E.Asthma

E. Asthma

Which of the following is the best initial treatment for acute, localized inflammation? A.Ice B.Heat C.Ibuprofen D.Acetaminophen

A. Ice

Which of the following is a Black Box warning for all fluroquinolone antibiotics? A.Pseudomembranous colitis B.Hepatotoxicity C.Tendon rupture D.Photosensitivity

C.Tendon rupture

Which of the following are benefits of treatment with acetaminophen? Select all that apply. A.Cost B.Anti-inflammatory properties C.Liver toxicity D.Safety E.No risk of upper GI bleeding

A. Cost D. Safety E. No risk of upper GI bleeding

Which of the following nosocomial infections are now commonly found in the community? Select all that apply. A.MRSA B.VRE C.C. diff D.CRE

A. MRSA

Which organism causes this infection (red and scaly rash/spores on the face of a child) A.Staph aureus B.Strep pneumoniae C.Herpes simplex D.Clostridium botulinum

A. Staph aureus

Which of the following signs and symptoms are characteristic of inflammation? Select all that apply. A.Swelling B.Shortness of breath C.Nausea and vomiting D.Redness E.Itching

A. Swelling D. Redness E. Itching

What do clostridium and anthrax have in common? A.The ability to form spores. B.They are both aerobic bacteria. C.They all cause tetanus. D.They all cause food poisoning E.Their toxoids all have pharmacologic use.

A. ability to forms spores

Identify the following organisms, Strep A.Bacteria B.Virus C.Parasite D.Fungi

A. bacteria

What organism is responsible for the infection seen in the previous three images? (thrush in the mouth, scaly white flakes, diaper rash) A.Candida B.Staph C.Tinea D.Herpes simplex

A. candida

Which of the following is not true about penicillin class antibiotics? A.A broad-spectrum penicillin has limited clinical utility. B.Penicillin class antibiotics have an excellent safety profile. C.Penicillin class antibiotics may be used in children and pregnant women. D.Penicillin was first mass produced after World War II.

A.A broad-spectrum penicillin has limited clinical utility.

Which of the following scenarios best describes a superinfection? A.An infant taking amoxicillin for an ear infection develops oral thrush. B.A patient needs to take two different antibiotics for a wound infection based on a culture and sensitivity of the wound. C.A young woman taking oral contraceptives is advised to use a back up method of birth control when prescribed doxycycline for Lyme disease. D.Culture and sensitivity shows a patient presumptively treated with sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim needs a different antibiotic for treatment of a urinary tract infection.

A.An infant taking amoxicillin for an ear infection develops oral thrush.

Which of the following disorders involve the inflammatory response? Select all that apply. A.Appendicitis B.Sprained ankle C.COVID-19 infection D.Rheumatoid arthritis E.Gout

A.Appendicitis B.Sprained ankle C.COVID-19 infection D.Rheumatoid arthritis E.Gout

Which of the following applies to COVID-19? Select all that apply. A.Communicability B.Toxigenicity C.Virulence D.Pathogenicity

A.Communicability C.Virulence D.Pathogenicity

Which of the following is true regarding antifungal medications? Select all that apply. A.Localized fungal infections are commonly treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications. B.Systemic fungal infections are common nosocomial infections. C.Medications for systemic fungal infections are well tolerated. D.Fungal infections of the hair and scalp, as well as fingernails and toenails, often require systemic antifungal therapy.

A.Localized fungal infections are commonly treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications. D.Fungal infections of the hair and scalp, as well as fingernails and toenails, often require systemic antifungal therapy.

Which of the following miscellaneous antibiotics is very useful in clinical practice? A.Metronidazole B.Chloramphenicol C.Linezolid D.Vancomycin

A.Metronidazole

Which of the following severe adverse events occur with macrolide antibiotics but not penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics? A.QT prolongation B.Superinfection C.Anaphylaxis D.Pseudomembranous colitis

A.QT prolongation

Which of the following medications are used for HIV infection? Select all that apply. A.Ritonavir B.Zidovudine C.Acyclovir D.Tenofovir

A.Ritonavir B.Zidovudine D.Tenofovir

Why are flulike symptoms likely side effects of immunostimulant therapy? A.Stimulation of innate immune responses B.Stimulation of memory B lymphocytes C.Stimulation of T lymphocytes D.Antibody production

A.Stimulation of innate immune responses

On which of the following would it be appropriate to use an antiseptic? Select all that apply.

A.Surgical wounds C.Intact skin

Which of the following was thought to be an advantage of COX-2 inhibitors versus aspirin or NSAIDs? A.Cost B.Less risk of upper GI bleeding C.More potent anti-inflammatory effects D.Safety

B. Less risk of upper GI bleeding

What does spectrum mean? A.Bacteria can no longer be eradicated by a specific antibiotic. B.The range of antibiotic activity. C.A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics will successfully treat a specific infection. D.An agent which inhibits the growth of bacteria. E.An agent which kills bacteria.

B. Range of antibiotic activity

What is illustrated in the previous picture (select all) blisters and sores over nerve line on the shoulder A.Herpes zoster B.Shingles C.An infection due to varicella virus D.A severe sunburn E.Poison ivy

B. shingles A. herpes zoster C. infection due to varicella virus

Which of the following do all bacteria have in common? A.They are all the same shape B.They all require a cell wall C.They all need oxygen to reproduce D.They are all Gram negative

B. they have a cell wall

Identify the following organisms, Herpes? A.Bacteria B.Virus C.Parasite D.Fungi

B. virus

Which of the following is true regarding aminoglycoside antibiotics? A.Aminoglycoside antibiotics are commonly prescribed oral antibiotics. B.Aminoglycoside antibiotics are commonly found in over-the-counter anti-infective topical products. C.Aminoglycoside antibiotics do not have any Black Box warnings. D.Aminoglycoside antibiotics are first line treatments for urinary tract infections caused by E. coli.

B.Aminoglycoside antibiotics are commonly found in over-the-counter anti-infective topical products.

Which of the following drugs is an alkylating agent? A.Methotrexate B.Cyclophosphamide C.Tamoxifen D.Vincristine

B.Cyclophosphamide

On which of the following would it be appropriate to use a disinfectant? Select all that apply. A.Surgical wounds B.Exam Tables C.Intact skin D.Surgical Instruments E.Counter tops

B.Exam Tables D.Surgical Instruments E.Counter tops

Which of the following statements is false? A.Mycobacteria species are the causative agent of tuberculosis. B.Fungal organisms are plant-like and rely on photosynthesis. C.Protozoal, helminthic, and amebic infections are all parasitic infections. D.A patient with a helminthic infection will have an elevated eosinophil count.

B.Fungal organisms are plant-like and rely on photosynthesis.

Which of the following is false regarding sulfonamide antibiotics? A.Sulfonamide antibiotics were first used prior to World War II. B.Sulfonamide antibiotics are not currently used in clinical practice due to resistance. C.Sulfonamide antibiotics typically cause gastrointestinal side effects. D.People allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics may also be allergic to thiazide diuretics.

B.Sulfonamide antibiotics are not currently used in clinical practice due to resistance.

Which of these infections would stimulate memory B lymphocytes to provide lifelong immunity? A.The common cold B.Influenza C.Chickenpox D.COVID-19

C. Chx pox

What is illustrated in the previous picture? (red puncture mark with a light red circle on the forearm with a dark red circle in the middle) A.A Bull's eye lesion B.A laceration C.A positive tuberculin skin test D.A birthmark

C. a positive tuberculin skin test

Which of the following organisms has the most in common with a virus? A.Mycobacterium species B.Tinea species C.Babesiosis D.Giardia

C.Babesiosis

Which of the following best describes the roles of T and B lymphocytes? A.Cytotoxic and helper T cells along with B lymphocytes directly kill bacteria. B.Cytotoxic and helper T cells along with B lymphocytes are all involved in antibody production. C.Cytotoxic and helper T cells provide cell-mediated immunity while B lymphocytes provide humoral immune responses. D.Cytotoxic and helper T cells provide humoral immune responses while B lymphocytes provide cell-mediated immunity.

C.Cytotoxic and helper T cells provide cell-mediated immunity while B lymphocytes provide humoral immune responses.

Medications for helminthic infections include all the following except: A.Metronidazole B.Ivermectin C.Isoniazid D.Mebendazole

C.Isoniazid

TB has been present for centuries and historically was a very significant public health threat. What aspect of treatment for TB supports the need for community health nurses? A.Medication toxicity B.Communicability C.Potential treatment noncompliance D.Lack of reliable screening

C.Potential treatment noncompliance

Which of the following is false regarding tetracycline antibiotics? A.Tetracycline is effective for treating Lyme disease as well as genitourinary infections such as chlamydia. B.Tetracycline causes weakening and staining of dentin. C.Tetracycline is bactericidal. D.Medications such as antacids can interfere with the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics.

C.Tetracycline is bactericidal.

What category would COVID-19 vaccines fall into? A.Attenuated B.Inactivated C.Toxoid D.Recombinant

D. recombinant

Which of the following is false regarding cephalosporin antibiotics? A.Subsequent generations of cephalosporins are broader spectrum than earlier generations. B.Vaginal yeast infections commonly occur in women prescribed a cephalosporin antibiotic. C.Cephalosporin antibiotics are safe for children and pregnant women. D.All patients with a penicillin allergy are allergic to cephalosporins.

D.All patients with a penicillin allergy are allergic to cephalosporins.

Which of the following parasitic diseases is spread through a tick bite? A.Malaria B.Giardia C.Trichomonas D.Babesiosis

D.Babesiosis

Of the following viral infections, which one is curable with antiviral therapy? A.Herpes simplex B.Influenza C.Rubeola D.Hepatitis C

D.Hepatitis C

Which statement about viral infections and/or their pharmacologic treatment is false? A.Some viral infections are associated with malignancy. B.Medications used to treat viral infections often interact with other medications. C.Some viral infections are associated with birth defects in a fetus. D.Resistance is not a problem with antiviral medications like it is with antibiotics.

D.Resistance is not a problem with antiviral medications like it is with antibiotics.