Exam 26: Antibacterials

A patient will begin taking amoxicillin.The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which foods?

A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX)calls to report developing an all-over rash.The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action?

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 caring for a patient who will receive penicillin to treat an infection asks the patient about previous drug reactions.The patient reports having had a rash when taking amoxicillin (Amoxil).The nurse will contact the provider to

A patient who will begin taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP--SMX)asks the nurse why the combination drug is necessary.The nurse will explain that the combination is used to

The nurse is providing teaching to a patient who will begin taking a cephalosporin to treat an infection.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an intravenous antibiotic.The nurse notes that the provider has ordered serum drug peak and trough levels.The nurse understands that these tests are necessary for which type of drugs?

A patient is diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia.Which antibiotic will the nurse expect the provider to order to treat this infection?

The nurse assumes care for a patient who is currently receiving a dose of intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin)infusing at 20 mg/min.The nurse notes red blotches on the patient's face,neck,and chest and assesses a blood pressure of 80/55 mm Hg.Which action will the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of tetracycline (Sumycin).Which laboratory values will the nurse expect to monitor while caring for this patient?

The nurse is preparing to administer clarithromycin to a patient.When performing a medication history,the nurse learns that the patient takes warfarin to treat atrial fibrillation.The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin to treat an infection.The patient is also taking acetaminophen for pain.The nurse should expect to review which lab values when monitoring for this drug's side effects?

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection.Which action is most important prior to administering the antibiotic?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving sulfadiazine.The nurse knows that this patient's daily fluid intake should be at least which amount?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recurrent urinary tract infections.The patient's current infection is not responding to an antibiotic that has been used successfully several times in the past.The nurse understands that this is most likely due to

The nurse is preparing to give a dose of a cephalosporin medication to a patient who has been receiving the antibiotic for 2 weeks.The nurse notes ulcers on the patient's tongue and buccal mucosa.Which action will the nurse take?

The nurse is teaching a patient who will be discharged home from the hospital to take amoxicillin (Amoxil)twice daily for 10 days.Which statement by the nurse is correct?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who will receive oral levofloxacin (Levaquin)to treat pneumonia.The patient takes an oral hypoglycemic medication and uses over-the-counter (OTC)antacids to treat occasional heartburn.The patient reports frequent arthritis pain and takes acetaminophen when needed.Which statement by the nurse is correct when teaching this patient?

Which is a characteristic that distinguishes sulfonamides from other drugs used to treat bacterial infection?

A female patient will receive doxycycline to treat a sexually transmitted illness (STI).What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?