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Which of the following is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis in outpatients?
Which of the following is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis in outpatients?
- 6 weeks
- 2 weeks (correct)
- 4 weeks
- 1 week
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides?
What is the mechanism of action of sulfonamides?
- They interfere with the formation of nonfunctional derivatives of folic acid
- They inhibit the production of folic acid in bacteria
- They kill mature bacteria
- They compete with PABA for enzyme binding (correct)
What is the half-life of TMP-SMZ (Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole)?
What is the half-life of TMP-SMZ (Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole)?
- 6 to 11 hours (correct)
- 1 to 2 hours
- 4 to 6 hours
- 12 to 24 hours
What is the suggested treatment if infection recurs after completing antimicrobial therapy?
What is the suggested treatment if infection recurs after completing antimicrobial therapy?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of ciprofloxacin?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of ciprofloxacin?
What is the most common adverse effect of ciprofloxacin?
What is the most common adverse effect of ciprofloxacin?
Which statement about the pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin is correct?
Which statement about the pharmacokinetics of ciprofloxacin is correct?
Which of the following is the most potent fluoroquinolone against gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following is the most potent fluoroquinolone against gram-negative bacteria?
Which organism is most likely to cause initial, uncomplicated UTIs in women?
Which organism is most likely to cause initial, uncomplicated UTIs in women?
Which of the following factors is NOT important when selecting an ideal medication for UTI treatment in women?
Which of the following factors is NOT important when selecting an ideal medication for UTI treatment in women?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for most cases of uncomplicated UTIs in women?
What is the recommended duration of antibiotic therapy for most cases of uncomplicated UTIs in women?
What is the primary reason for UTI recurrence within 2 weeks of therapy?
What is the primary reason for UTI recurrence within 2 weeks of therapy?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of TMP-SMZ?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of TMP-SMZ?
Which of the following adverse effects can occur with the use of TMP-SMZ?
Which of the following adverse effects can occur with the use of TMP-SMZ?
Which of the following is a nursing implication when administering TMP-SMZ parenterally?
Which of the following is a nursing implication when administering TMP-SMZ parenterally?
What is the mechanism of action of TMP-SMZ?
What is the mechanism of action of TMP-SMZ?
Which drug is an adjuvant medication used to treat urinary tract infections?
Which drug is an adjuvant medication used to treat urinary tract infections?
What is the main purpose of assessing for signs and symptoms of superinfection or hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the main purpose of assessing for signs and symptoms of superinfection or hypersensitivity reactions?
Which drug should not be taken by older adults due to the risk of renal, pulmonary, and hepatic toxicities?
Which drug should not be taken by older adults due to the risk of renal, pulmonary, and hepatic toxicities?
What is the recommended fluid intake for patients taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole?
What is the recommended fluid intake for patients taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole?
Which of the following is a reported renal effect of ciprofloxacin?
Which of the following is a reported renal effect of ciprofloxacin?
Which of the following is a guideline for reducing nephrotoxicity when using ciprofloxacin?
Which of the following is a guideline for reducing nephrotoxicity when using ciprofloxacin?
Resistance to fluoroquinolone activity is most frequent in which strains of bacteria?
Resistance to fluoroquinolone activity is most frequent in which strains of bacteria?
What is a serious concern with the use of fluoroquinolones?
What is a serious concern with the use of fluoroquinolones?
Which of the following statements about ciprofloxacin is true?
Which of the following statements about ciprofloxacin is true?
What is the potential risk associated with the use of fluoroquinolones in pregnant women?
What is the potential risk associated with the use of fluoroquinolones in pregnant women?
Which drug should not be used in conjunction with fluoroquinolones?
Which drug should not be used in conjunction with fluoroquinolones?
What effect does ciprofloxacin have on theophylline clearance?
What effect does ciprofloxacin have on theophylline clearance?
What can ciprofloxacin chelate with?
What can ciprofloxacin chelate with?
Which statement about ciprofloxacin interactions is true?
Which statement about ciprofloxacin interactions is true?
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