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Which antibiotic is most effective for gram-positive organisms by inhibiting cell wall synthesis?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which antibiotic should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction?
What is the nursing implication for patients taking fluoroquinolones?
What is the nursing implication for patients taking fluoroquinolones?
Which antibiotic class inhibits the synthesis of cell walls in gram-positive cocci?
Which antibiotic class inhibits the synthesis of cell walls in gram-positive cocci?
What is the main teaching point for patients taking tetracyclines?
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?
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?
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?
What is the common teaching point for patients taking macrolides and tetracyclines?
