Question 1

A patient has a history of kidney stones.He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug.Which actions should the nurse advise this patient to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat green, leafy vegetables and drink 8 oz of cranberry juice at each meal. 
B)  Eat lean proteins and drink 8 oz of milk at each meal. 
C)  Get regular exercise and lots of sunlight daily. 
D)  Get regular exercise and drink adequate fluids daily. 
A)  Eat green, leafy vegetables and drink 8 oz of cranberry juice at each meal. 
B)  Eat lean proteins and drink 8 oz of milk at each meal. 
C)  Get regular exercise and lots of sunlight daily. 
D)  Get regular exercise and drink adequate fluids daily.

Question 2

Which term refers to an antibiotic with a high degree of activity against many different organisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antimicrobial 
B)  Antimycotic 
C)  Broad-spectrum 
D)  Bacteriostatic 
A)  Antimicrobial 
B)  Antimycotic 
C)  Broad-spectrum 
D)  Bacteriostatic

Question 3

In which situation should medications for malaria be given?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prophylactically when people travel to areas in which malaria is common 
B)  Prophylactically when people return from malaria-infested areas 
C)  For treatment of malaria once the acute illness is over 
D)  Prophylactically in acute cases of malaria 
A)  Prophylactically when people travel to areas in which malaria is common 
B)  Prophylactically when people return from malaria-infested areas 
C)  For treatment of malaria once the acute illness is over 
D)  Prophylactically in acute cases of malaria

Question 4

The nurse is providing education for a patient prescribed a fluoroquinolone.Which response made by the patient assures the nurse that teaching has been effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I can discontinue this medication once I feel better." 
B)  "There are no drug interactions associated with this medication." 
C)  "I should take this medication with food to decrease GI upset." 
D)  "I can take this medication with caffeine such as a cup of coffee." 
A)  "I can discontinue this medication once I feel better." 
B)  "There are no drug interactions associated with this medication." 
C)  "I should take this medication with food to decrease GI upset." 
D)  "I can take this medication with caffeine such as a cup of coffee."

Question 5

The LPN/LVN giving primaquine must know this medication is used to treat which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pneumonia 
B)  Cardiac disease 
C)  Edema of the legs 
D)  Malaria 
A)  Pneumonia 
B)  Cardiac disease 
C)  Edema of the legs 
D)  Malaria

Question 6

A young woman comes into the clinic with a respiratory infection.Because she has a fever of 101.6° F,the physician starts her on ampicillin 250 mg PO q 6h.The patient has a history of being on birth control pills.Which represents what a nurse should teach the patient about oral contraceptives with the use of antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Penicillin will increase the effects of the birth control pill. 
B)  Use a backup method for birth control protection this month. 
C)  You will have a regular menstrual period; continue to take your birth control pill. 
D)  Birth control pills work with antibiotics if you take an antacid with them. 
A)  Penicillin will increase the effects of the birth control pill. 
B)  Use a backup method for birth control protection this month. 
C)  You will have a regular menstrual period; continue to take your birth control pill. 
D)  Birth control pills work with antibiotics if you take an antacid with them.

Question 7

A patient was placed on an antitubercular drug because he tested positive for tuberculosis more than three times.The patient tells the nurse that the drug will completely kill the bacteria.Which should be the nurse's proper response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Yes, you are correct. That is the action of the medication." 
B)  "No, the medication only controls the bacteria." 
C)  "Yes, the medication covers the bacteria's cell growth." 
D)  "No, the action of the medication is unknown." 
A)  "Yes, you are correct. That is the action of the medication." 
B)  "No, the medication only controls the bacteria." 
C)  "Yes, the medication covers the bacteria's cell growth." 
D)  "No, the action of the medication is unknown."

Question 8

Each infection must be carefully evaluated to determine the specific causative organism and the therapy that will be most effective against it.How is this usually done?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stool examination 
B)  Scraping of lesions 
C)  Incubation of discharge from lesions 
D)  Culture and sensitivity studies 
A)  Stool examination 
B)  Scraping of lesions 
C)  Incubation of discharge from lesions 
D)  Culture and sensitivity studies

A patient has a history of kidney stones.He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug.Which actions should the nurse advise this patient to do?

Which term refers to an antibiotic with a high degree of activity against many different organisms?

In which situation should medications for malaria be given?

The nurse is providing education for a patient prescribed a fluoroquinolone.Which response made by the patient assures the nurse that teaching has been effective?

The LPN/LVN giving primaquine must know this medication is used to treat which condition?

A patient was placed on an antitubercular drug because he tested positive for tuberculosis more than three times.The patient tells the nurse that the drug will completely kill the bacteria.Which should be the nurse's proper response?

Each infection must be carefully evaluated to determine the specific causative organism and the therapy that will be most effective against it.How is this usually done?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hematologic Products

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

Topical Medications

Vitamins and Minerals

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Exam 9: Antiinfective Medications

A patient has a history of kidney stones.He is being treated for a bladder infection with a sulfonamide drug.Which actions should the nurse advise this patient to do?

Which term refers to an antibiotic with a high degree of activity against many different organisms?

In which situation should medications for malaria be given?

The nurse is providing education for a patient prescribed a fluoroquinolone.Which response made by the patient assures the nurse that teaching has been effective?

The LPN/LVN giving primaquine must know this medication is used to treat which condition?

A patient was placed on an antitubercular drug because he tested positive for tuberculosis more than three times.The patient tells the nurse that the drug will completely kill the bacteria.Which should be the nurse's proper response?

Each infection must be carefully evaluated to determine the specific causative organism and the therapy that will be most effective against it.How is this usually done?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hematologic Products

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

Topical Medications

Vitamins and Minerals

Filters