Midterm Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Pharmacology for Care of the Family Exam Review| Weeks 1-4| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain
Midterm Exam: NR566/ NR 566 (2023/ 2024
Latest Update) Advanced Pharmacology for
Care of the Family Exam Review| Weeks 1-4|
Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct- Chamberlain
Q: example of beta lactam antibiotics
Answer:
penicillin
Cephalosporins
Carbapenams
Monobactams
Q: MOA of beta lactams
Answer:
Disruption of bacteria cell wall
Q: Are beta lactams bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Answer:
bactericidal
Q: What are the most common gram + bacteria?
Answer:
Staph, strep, enterococcus, C. Diff
Q: What are the most common gram - bacteria?
Answer:
Salmonella, gonorrhea, meningitis, rickets, pseudomonas
Q: What kind of allergic reaction to penicillin, would be ok to administer a cephalosporin?
Answer:
Rash
Q: What part of the body does MRSA usually affect?
Answer:
Skin, soft tissues
Ex :Abscess, boils, cellulitis
Q: How do we eradicate MRSA in a carrier?
Answer:
Apply intranasal topical ab (mupirocin, or Retapamulin)
Q: What other measures can we educate the patient to prevent The spread of MRSA?
Answer:
Wash hands or sanitize
Shower after contact sports
Clean frequently touched Spaces
Do not share towels or personal items
Keep infected sites covered
Q: What antibiotics are used for serious infections?
Answer:
Vancomycin
Daptomycin
Linezolid
Q: How long can it take for a patient to notice symptoms of allergic reaction to penicillin?
Answer:
Severe: 2-3 mins
Some 1-72 hours
Q: Which class of drugs are the most common cause of drug allergies?
Answer:
Penicillin
Q: What class of antibiotic should we avoid prescribing it a patient has a severe allergic
reaction to PCN?
Answer:
Cephalosporins
Q: What is a safe alternative for a severe penicillin allergy?
Answer:
Vancomycin
Erythromycin
Clindamycin
Q: What are the only two broad spectrum antibiotics?
Answer:
Amoxicillin
Ampicillin
Q: What is the usual route of administration for Cephalosporins and why?
Answer:
Parental ( IM or IV);
Due to poor absorption in The GI tract
Q: What is the MOA for Cephalosporins?
Answer:
Disrupt cell wall synthesis
Q: Which generations of Cephalosporins should not be used for meningitis? Why?
Answer:
1st and 2nd due to poor distribution to CSF
Q: Do Cephalosporins require Renal dosing?
Answer:
Yes