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What is the defining characteristic to classify bacteria as aerobes?
What is the defining characteristic to classify bacteria as aerobes?
- They are eukaryotic organisms
- They are circular/spherical in shape
- They require oxygen for life (correct)
- They do not require oxygen for life
Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify bacteria based on shape?
Which of the following is a characteristic used to classify bacteria based on shape?
- Presence of yeast and molds
- Living and feeding on other organisms
- O2 requirements
- Spiral shape (correct)
What is the defining characteristic to classify bacteria as gram-negative?
What is the defining characteristic to classify bacteria as gram-negative?
- Ability to replicate inside living cells
- Classified through the gram stain procedure (correct)
- They are classified as diplo, strept, or staphyl
- Their response to antibiotics
Which term describes bacteria that form a chain grouping?
Which term describes bacteria that form a chain grouping?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes fungi from bacteria?
What is the characteristic that distinguishes fungi from bacteria?
Which of the following describes parasites?
Which of the following describes parasites?
What is the primary mode of action of sulfonamides as antibiotics?
What is the primary mode of action of sulfonamides as antibiotics?
Which term best describes antibiotics that limit or slow the growth of bacteria without killing them?
Which term best describes antibiotics that limit or slow the growth of bacteria without killing them?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral, parasitic, or fungal infections?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral, parasitic, or fungal infections?
Which antibiotic group was one of the earliest used and includes sulfamethoxazole combined with trimethoprim (e.g., sulfatrim, Septra)?
Which antibiotic group was one of the earliest used and includes sulfamethoxazole combined with trimethoprim (e.g., sulfatrim, Septra)?
What property of human cells makes them unaffected by sulfonamides' action on folic acid synthesis?
What property of human cells makes them unaffected by sulfonamides' action on folic acid synthesis?
Which type of antibiotics kill bacteria rather than limiting or slowing their growth?
Which type of antibiotics kill bacteria rather than limiting or slowing their growth?
What is the mechanism of action of Penicillin antibiotics?
What is the mechanism of action of Penicillin antibiotics?
Which group of bacteria are Natural penicillins not able to kill effectively?
Which group of bacteria are Natural penicillins not able to kill effectively?
What is the main nursing implication regarding the administration of Penicillin antibiotics?
What is the main nursing implication regarding the administration of Penicillin antibiotics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of Penicillin antibiotics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of Penicillin antibiotics?
How do Cephalosporins relate to Penicillin antibiotics?
How do Cephalosporins relate to Penicillin antibiotics?
What is a notable characteristic of Extended Spectrum penicillins compared to Natural penicillins?
What is a notable characteristic of Extended Spectrum penicillins compared to Natural penicillins?
Which of the following is a fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic?
Which of the following is a fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic?
What is a contraindication for the use of cephalosporin antibiotics?
What is a contraindication for the use of cephalosporin antibiotics?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of cephalosporin antibiotics?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of cephalosporin antibiotics?
Which of the following statements about carbapenems is true?
Which of the following statements about carbapenems is true?
What is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of carbapenems?
What is a potential adverse effect associated with the use of carbapenems?
Which of the following statements about the administration of carbapenems is true?
Which of the following statements about the administration of carbapenems is true?
Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with vancomycin?
Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with vancomycin?
Which of the following nursing implications is INCORRECT for vancomycin administration?
Which of the following nursing implications is INCORRECT for vancomycin administration?
During the assessment phase of the nursing process for antibiotic therapy, which of the following should NOT be assessed?
During the assessment phase of the nursing process for antibiotic therapy, which of the following should NOT be assessed?
Which of the following goals is NOT appropriate for the planning phase of the nursing process for antibiotic therapy?
Which of the following goals is NOT appropriate for the planning phase of the nursing process for antibiotic therapy?
During the implementation phase of the nursing process for antibiotic therapy, which of the following interventions is INCORRECT?
During the implementation phase of the nursing process for antibiotic therapy, which of the following interventions is INCORRECT?
In the case study provided, what additional information is needed to evaluate Rahul's antibiotic therapy?
In the case study provided, what additional information is needed to evaluate Rahul's antibiotic therapy?
