Pharm misc. antibacterial drugs CAQs

Which organism most commonly causes cystitis? 1 Escherichia coli 2 Aspergillus niger 3 Staphylococcus aureus 4 Streptococcus pneumonia

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With the exception of pyelonephritis, the nurse should be aware that most urinary tract infections are treated by which method? 1 IV antibiotics at the hospital 2 Oral antibiotics in the home setting 3 IV antibiotics in the urgent care setting 4 IM antibiotics at the primary physician's office

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When teaching a patient with genital herpes about treatment with valacyclovir [Valtrex], the nurse should include which statement? 1 "A condom needs to be worn only when symptoms of the virus are present." 2 "Once the painful blisters heal, the infection has been cured and will not return." 3 "The intensity of infection episodes is reduced when the medication is taken daily." 4 "Although it is costly, continuous daily medication administration will eliminate the virus."

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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)? 1 Gonorrhea 2 Bacterial vaginosis 3 Trichomonas infection 4 Chlamydia trachomatis infection

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The primary healthcare provider has prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim] for a patient. The nurse recognizes that this may be prescribed to treat which condition? 1 Urinary incontinence 2 Pain during urination 3 Overactive bladder disorder 4 Chronic urinary tract infection

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Which medication is combined with sulfamethoxazole as a powerful antimicrobial preparation whose components act in concert to inhibit sequential steps in tetrahydrofolic acid synthesis? 1 Penicillin 2 Tetracycline 3 Erythromycin 4 Trimethoprim

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Which medication would be most beneficial for a patient with acute pyelonephritis? 1 Darifenacin [Enablex] 2 Flavoxate HCl [Urispas] 3 Phenazopyridine HCl [Pyridium] 4 Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Septra]

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Which sulfonamide has bactericidal activity? 1 Sulfasalazine [Azulfidine] 2 Sulfadiazine [Microsulfon] 3 Silver sulfadiazine [Silvadene] 4 Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim]

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A patient has been prescribed trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole [Bactrim, Septra]. Which intervention is appropriate? 1 Instruct the patient to increase fluids in the diet. 2 Assess the patient's urine before and after treatment. 3 Instruct the patient to take the medication for 14 days. 4 Ensure the patient eats something when taking the medication.

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A patient is diagnosed with syphilis. What is the treatment of choice for this condition? 1 Penicillin G 2 Cephalosporins 3 Metronidazole [Flagyl] 4 Ceftriaxone [Rocephin]

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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 Escherichia coli 2 Enterobacter spp. 3 Pseudomonas spp. 4 Klebsiella pneumoniae

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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 Flank pain 2 Incontinence 3 3+ pedal edema 4 Hyperactive bowel sounds

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When planning care for a patient receiving a sulfonamide antibiotic, which is the appropriate intervention? 1 Force fluids to at least 2000 mL/day. 2 Encourage liquids that produce acidic urine. 3 Encourage a diet that causes an alkaline ash. 4 Insert a Foley catheter for accurate input and output measurement.

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A patient who has syphilis is to start treatment. It is most important for the nurse to ask the patient about allergies to which antibiotic? 1 Cefoxitin 2 Penicillin G 3 Tetracycline 4 Azithromycin [Zithromax]

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The nurse is assessing a patient with acute cystitis. Which symptom would the nurse expect to find in the patient? 1 Pus in the urine 2 Painful urination 3 High fever and chills 4 Nausea and vomiting

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