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What is the mechanism of action of carbapenems?
What is the mechanism of action of carbapenems?
- Inhibit cell wall synthesis (correct)
- Inhibit RNA synthesis
- Inhibit DNA replication
- Inhibit protein synthesis
Why are carbapenems considered last resort drugs?
Why are carbapenems considered last resort drugs?
- They have severe side effects
- They are used when other antibiotics fail (correct)
- They are not bactericidal
- They are ineffective against gram-negative infections
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with carbapenems?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with carbapenems?
- Seizures
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Constipation (correct)
- Nausea and vomiting
What is a significant nursing intervention related to carbapenems?
What is a significant nursing intervention related to carbapenems?
What can be a potential complication associated with carbapenem use?
What can be a potential complication associated with carbapenem use?
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention related to the administration of carbapenems?
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention related to the administration of carbapenems?
Which side effect is commonly associated with carbapenem use?
Which side effect is commonly associated with carbapenem use?
What is a key feature of carbapenems that distinguishes them from other antibiotics?
What is a key feature of carbapenems that distinguishes them from other antibiotics?
Which infection is NOT commonly associated with carbapenem use as a complication?
Which infection is NOT commonly associated with carbapenem use as a complication?
Why are carbapenems recommended to be infused over 60 minutes during administration?
Why are carbapenems recommended to be infused over 60 minutes during administration?
What is the primary mode of action of carbapenems?
What is the primary mode of action of carbapenems?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with carbapenem use?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with carbapenem use?
What is a major reason for carbapenems being classified as last resort drugs?
What is a major reason for carbapenems being classified as last resort drugs?
What is the recommended duration for the infusion of carbapenems?
What is the recommended duration for the infusion of carbapenems?
Which infection is a potential complication associated with carbapenem use?
Which infection is a potential complication associated with carbapenem use?
Which of the following is a black box warning associated with fluoroquinolones?
Which of the following is a black box warning associated with fluoroquinolones?
What is the Pregnancy Category for fluoroquinolones?
What is the Pregnancy Category for fluoroquinolones?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with fluoroquinolones?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with fluoroquinolones?
In which population group are fluoroquinolones contraindicated due to the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture?
In which population group are fluoroquinolones contraindicated due to the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture?
What baseline assessment is required before initiating fluoroquinolone therapy?
What baseline assessment is required before initiating fluoroquinolone therapy?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with fluoroquinolones but NOT listed in the text?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with fluoroquinolones but NOT listed in the text?
What is a potential complication associated with fluoroquinolone use mentioned in the text?
What is a potential complication associated with fluoroquinolone use mentioned in the text?
What population group should avoid fluoroquinolones due to the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture based on the text?
What population group should avoid fluoroquinolones due to the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture based on the text?
What is a notable side effect mentioned in the text that requires patients to take the full course of fluoroquinolone medication?
What is a notable side effect mentioned in the text that requires patients to take the full course of fluoroquinolone medication?
Which adverse effect warrants a Black Box Warning for fluoroquinolones according to the text?
Which adverse effect warrants a Black Box Warning for fluoroquinolones according to the text?
