43 Questions
Which of the following is a potential side effect of antibiotics?
Anaphylaxis
What is another name for Pseudomembranous colitis?
C. diff
Which class of antibiotics includes Penicillins and Cephalosporins?
Beta-Lactams
Which antibiotic is commonly used as an alternative to penicillin?
Clindamycin
Which antibiotic is used for the treatment of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection?
Vancomycin
Which antibiotic has a black box warning for Pseudomembranous colitis?
Metronidazole
Which antibiotic is effective against Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Linezolid
Which antibiotic is a combination drug that includes a beta-lactamase inhibitor to add gram-negative activity?
Piperacillin / tazobactam
Which antibiotic has a black box warning for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
Gentamicin
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy and poor renal function?
Nitrofurantoin
Match the following antibiotic side effects with their corresponding monitoring time:
Anaphylaxis = Within 1 hour Stephen Johnson Syndrome = Delayed Pseudomembranous colitis = Immediate Toxic epidermal necrosis = Delayed
Match the following antibiotics with their corresponding class:
Penicillins = Beta-Lactams Cephalosporins = Beta-Lactams Carbapenems = Beta-Lactams Monobactam = Beta-Lactams
Match the following antibiotics with their corresponding allergic reactions:
Penicillins = Allergic reaction rate less than 1% Cephalosporins = Allergic reaction rate similar to Penicillins Carbapenems = Allergic reaction rate similar to Penicillins Monobactam = Allergic reaction rate similar to Penicillins
Match the following antibiotics with their corresponding spectrum of activity:
Clindamycin = Similar to macrolides Metronidazole = Mostly anaerobic bacteria Vancomycin = Only gram positive Linezolid = Only gram positive
Match the following antibiotics with their corresponding nursing considerations:
Metronidazole = No alcohol during treatment and 3 days after Vancomycin = Slow IV over 1-2 hours, Flushing, "red man syndrome", Renal dose adjustments Linezolid = BBW for interaction with serotonergic drugs, Serotonin syndrome Rifampin = Hepatotoxicity, Renal failure, Red-orange body fluids, Enzyme inducer (CYP450)
Match the following antibiotics with their corresponding mechanisms of action:
Clindamycin = Similar to macrolides Metronidazole = Disrupts DNA Vancomycin = Inhibit bacterial wall synthesis Linezolid = Inhibit bacterial protein synthesis
Match the following stages of Tuberculosis (TB) with their corresponding symptoms:
Primary infection = Low-grade temperature Latent TB infection = Weight loss, Cough, Fatigue, Night sweats Active TB = Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) Mantoux skin testing = Transmission
Match the following antibiotics with their correct nursing implications:
Ampicillin (Principen) = Inactivates aminoglycosides Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) = Give 60 minutes prior to first incision Gentamicin (Garamycin) = BBW for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity Tetracycline hydrochloride = Teeth discoloration in patients under 8 years old
Match the following antibiotics with their correct spectrum of activity:
Ampicillin (Principen) = Strong gram positive, weak gram negative Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) = Strong gram positive, weak gram negative Imipenem-cilastatin (Primaxin) = Very broad spectrum Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) = Moderate gram negative, some gram positive
Match the following antibiotics with their correct mechanism of action:
Ampicillin (Principen) = Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) = Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis Gentamicin (Garamycin) = Destroy bacteria's ribosomes Tetracycline hydrochloride = Interfere with microbial protein synthesis
Match the following antibiotics with their correct usage:
Ampicillin (Principen) = Spectrum of activity: Strong gram positive, weak gram negative Cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol) = Use(s): Surgical prophylaxis Gentamicin (Garamycin) = Use(s): Empiric therapy for serious infections Tetracycline hydrochloride = Use(s): Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, and Rickettsia. Lyme disease
True or false: Antibiotics kill 100% of bacteria.
False
True or false: Antibiotic resistance is a potential harm of antibiotics.
True
True or false: Monitoring for anaphylaxis includes monitoring every 15 minutes.
True
True or false: Ampicillin is a first-generation cephalosporin.
False
True or false: Ceftriaxone can be given via intramuscular injection.
True
True or false: Aztreonam is safe to use in patients with penicillin allergy.
True
True or false: Tetracyclines should not be used in patients under 8 years old due to teeth and bone interactions.
True
True or false: Clindamycin (Cleocin) is a penicillin alternative used against anaerobic bacteria?
True
True or false: Vancomycin (Vancocin) is effective against gram-negative bacteria?
False
True or false: Linezolid (Zyvox) is effective against gram-negative bacteria?
False
True or false: Rifampin (Rifadin) is a CYP inducer?
True
Which class of antibiotics includes five generations?
Cephalosporins
Which antibiotic class has a beta-lactam ring?
Penicillins
Which antibiotic has a black box warning for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
Cephalosporins
Which antibiotic is commonly used for surgical prophylaxis?
Cefazolin
Which antibiotic combination drug adds gram-negative activity?
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Which antibiotic is a first-line treatment for Bacillus anthracis (anthrax)?
Ciprofloxacin
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy and poor renal function?
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Which antibiotic has a black box warning for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
Which antibiotic is effective against Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Linezolid (Zyvox)
True or false: Tetracyclines should not be used in patients under 8 years old due to teeth and bone interactions.
True
Which antibiotic is a combination drug that includes a beta-lactamase inhibitor to add gram-negative activity?
Ampicillin/Sulbactam (Unasyn)
Test your knowledge on antibiotics and their various aspects, including their ideal properties, potential harm, side effects, monitoring techniques, and immediate reactions such as anaphylaxis.
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