Exam 26: Antibacterials

A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).The liquid preparation contains 40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL.The nurse determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40 mg of SMX/kg/day divided into two doses.Which order for this child is correct?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).The nurse learns that the patient takes an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)inhibitor.To monitor for drug interactions,the nurse will request an order for which laboratory test(s)?

The nurse is teaching a nursing student about the minimal effective concentration (MEC)of antibiotics.Which statement by the nursing student indicates understanding of this concept?

The nurse is preparing to give trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities.The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is preparing to administer trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)to a patient who is being treated for a urinary tract infection.The nurse learns that the patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus and takes a sulfonylurea oral antidiabetic drug.The nurse will monitor this patient closely for which effect?

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking doxycycline to treat an infection.The nurse should plan to give this medication

Which actions can contribute to bacterial resistance to antibiotics?

A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath.The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture.The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order