Exam 45: Antimicrobial Agents

The nurse is planning to administer an ertapenem IV to a patient in the intensive care unit.When preparing this medication,the nurse will consider reconstituting it with: (Select all that apply.)

The healthcare provider has prescribed penicillin and probenecid for a patient with a sexually transmitted disease.What is the purpose of combining these medications?

An older adult with a history of asthma,rhinitis,and no known drug allergies has been admitted to receive IV antimicrobial therapy for bronchitis.The patient has received the oral form of the antimicrobial agent in the past.Which factors increase the risk for an allergic reaction? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse will monitor patients on cephalosporins and loop diuretics for which adverse effect?

A patient allergic to penicillin is being evaluated for a gram-negative infection.Which antimicrobial drug class would the healthcare provider be cautious in prescribing because of a possible cross sensitivity and/or allergic reaction?

On what is the selection of an antimicrobial agent based?

Which drug is the cornerstone of treatment for prophylaxis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB)?

A patient is admitted with glomerulonephritis.IV gentamicin therapy is started after cultures indicate gram-negative bacilli in the blood.The patient also receives IV furosemide (Lasix).The nurse will monitor for signs and symptoms of toxicity related to which organ?

Which conditions may occur with the administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics over an extended period of time?

A patient has been receiving home healthcare and IV antimicrobial therapy for osteomyelitis (infection of the bone)of the lower right leg for the past 4 weeks.What will the nurse assess to evaluate the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent? (Select all that apply.)

An older adult who has septicemia is receiving IV aminoglycoside therapy.Which symptom is most important for the nurse to monitor?

What adverse effect may manifest as dizziness,tinnitus,and progressive hearing loss?

Which drug is incompatible with heparin?

Which patient can safely be treated with a fluoroquinolone medication?

A patient is scheduled to take tetracycline and aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel)at the same time.When will the nurse administer the medications to achieve the optimal effects?

The nurse is caring for a patient being treated with an antimicrobial agent for the diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection.Which statement made by the patient shows a need for further education?