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Which function is measured by a patient's serum creatinine level before starting antibiotic therapy?
Which function is measured by a patient's serum creatinine level before starting antibiotic therapy?
- Liver
- Renal (correct)
- Cardiac
- Neurologic
Which interaction is caused by administering divalent minerals such as a calcium supplement within an hour of a quinolone such as levofloxacin?
Which interaction is caused by administering divalent minerals such as a calcium supplement within an hour of a quinolone such as levofloxacin?
- Impaired levofloxacin absorption (correct)
- Increased serum concentration of levofloxacin
- Reduced antibacterial activity of levofloxacin
- Altered intestinal flora
Which laboratory reports would the nurse evaluate if the patient is administered vancomycin and tobramycin?
Which laboratory reports would the nurse evaluate if the patient is administered vancomycin and tobramycin?
- Serum glucose
- Serum creatinine (correct)
- Prothrombin time
- Serum electrolytes
Which instruction would the nurse give a patient about administering topical clindamycin?
Which instruction would the nurse give a patient about administering topical clindamycin?
Which foods will the nurse instruct the patient to avoid during levofloxacin therapy?
Which foods will the nurse instruct the patient to avoid during levofloxacin therapy?
Which instruction would the nurse give a patient about allergic reactions to an antibacterial drug?
Which instruction would the nurse give a patient about allergic reactions to an antibacterial drug?
Which adverse drug effect would the nurse need to monitor for a patient with a tobramycin serum drug concentration greater than 2 mcg/mL?
Which adverse drug effect would the nurse need to monitor for a patient with a tobramycin serum drug concentration greater than 2 mcg/mL?
Which antibiotic binds to 30S ribosomes to prevent protein synthesis in bacteria?
Which antibiotic binds to 30S ribosomes to prevent protein synthesis in bacteria?
Which microbe is included in the spectrum of antimicrobial activity for the drug amikacin?
Which microbe is included in the spectrum of antimicrobial activity for the drug amikacin?
Which antibiotic is used in patients who have infections of the eyes, ears, or skin and for suppressing bowel flora before bowel surgery?
Which antibiotic is used in patients who have infections of the eyes, ears, or skin and for suppressing bowel flora before bowel surgery?
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for the treatment of anthrax?
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for the treatment of anthrax?
Which solution would the nurse administer with quinupristin?
Which solution would the nurse administer with quinupristin?
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Serum Creatinine test before antibiotics
Serum Creatinine test before antibiotics
A blood test to measure kidney function before starting antibiotic therapy.
Calcium & Quinolone interaction
Calcium & Quinolone interaction
Calcium supplements taken close to quinolones like levofloxacin can reduce the absorption of the quinolone.
Vancomycin & Tobramycin monitoring
Vancomycin & Tobramycin monitoring
Serum creatinine levels need to be monitored during vancomycin and tobramycin treatment, to assess for kidney damage.
Topical Clindamycin application
Topical Clindamycin application
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Levofloxacin diet restrictions
Levofloxacin diet restrictions
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Antibiotic allergic reaction
Antibiotic allergic reaction
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Tobramycin serum level > 2 mcg/mL
Tobramycin serum level > 2 mcg/mL
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Mechanism of Gentamicin
Mechanism of Gentamicin
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Amikacin spectrum
Amikacin spectrum
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Neomycin uses
Neomycin uses
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Anthrax treatment
Anthrax treatment
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Solution with Quinupristin
Solution with Quinupristin
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