Antibiotics Classification Quiz

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Which antibiotic is most effective for gram-positive organisms by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?

Ceftriaxone

Ceftaroline

Amoxicillin (correct)

Doripenem

What should a nurse monitor for when a patient is prescribed penicillin antibiotics?

Vaginal irritation

Oral white patches (correct)

Seizures

Lidocaine allergy

Which generation of cephalosporins provides the most gram-negative coverage?

Second generation

First generation

Fifth generation

Fourth generation (correct)

What is the main mechanism of action for aminoglycosides as an antibacterial agent?

Inhibiting protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate nursing caution regarding cephalosporins for patients with penicillin allergy?

Avoid giving cephalosporins at all Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction?

Cefepime Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing implication for patients taking fluoroquinolones?

Report joint or muscle pain immediately Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic class inhibits the synthesis of cell walls in gram-positive cocci?

Glycopeptides Signup and view all the answers

What is the main teaching point for patients taking tetracyclines?

Do not take during pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is associated with a boxed warning for corrected QT interval prolongation and tendon rupture?

Ciprofloxacin Signup and view all the answers

For which type of infection should the partner also be treated when using metronidazole?

Sexually transmitted infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the common teaching point for patients taking macrolides and tetracyclines?

Take with a full glass of water Signup and view all the answers

Antibiotics Classification Quiz

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Which antibiotic is most effective for gram-positive organisms by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?

What should a nurse monitor for when a patient is prescribed penicillin antibiotics?

Which generation of cephalosporins provides the most gram-negative coverage?

What is the main mechanism of action for aminoglycosides as an antibacterial agent?

What is the appropriate nursing caution regarding cephalosporins for patients with penicillin allergy?

Which antibiotic should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction?

What is the nursing implication for patients taking fluoroquinolones?

Which antibiotic class inhibits the synthesis of cell walls in gram-positive cocci?

What is the main teaching point for patients taking tetracyclines?

Which antibiotic is associated with a boxed warning for corrected QT interval prolongation and tendon rupture?

For which type of infection should the partner also be treated when using metronidazole?

What is the common teaching point for patients taking macrolides and tetracyclines?

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