Exam 4: NUR 210 NUR210 Latest Principles of Pharmacology Exam

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2024/

2025) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| Galen

Amoxicillin: class, MOA and use

• penicillin

-inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

• respiratory infections, otits media, H. pylori, E. coli

Amoxicillin side effects and adverse reactions

Side effects: rash, dermatitis, stomatitis, dizziness

Adverse reactions: thrombocytopenia, angioedema, anaphylaxis, SJS, superinfections Amoxicillin pt teaching and nursing interventions

Pt teaching:

-use alternate form of birth control -injest probiotics -avoid acidic -take w food

Nursing intervnetions:

-obtain culture and sensitivity -monitor renal and liver functions, urinary output, CBC, VS, bleeding -administer over 30mins

Ceftriaxone: class, MOA and use

-cephalosporin -prevents bacterial cell wall synthesis, bacteriocidal

• STIs, Otitis Media, Skin/Bone Infections, Surgical Prophylaxis

Ceftriaxone side effects and adverse reactions 1 / 3

Side effects: epitaxis(nose bleed), rash/dermatis, stomatits

Adverse reactions: bleeding/anemia, renal failure, hepatotoxicity, SJS

Ceftriaxone pt teaching and nursing interventions

Pt teaching:

-avoid loop diruectics and anatcids -report changes in skin -ingest probiotic -teach stomatitis managment

oral: take w food

Nursing interventions:

-Obtain Culture & Sensitivity -Assess for PCN allergy.-Monitor CBC, renal and liver function.-Monitor for bleeding.

Azithromycin: class, MOA and use

-macrolide -Blocks bacterial protein synthesis - bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on dose.-Otitis Media, STIs, Skin Infections, Respiratory Infections Azithromycin side effects and adverse reactions

Side effects: tinnitus, blurred vision, photosensitivity, gi upset

Adverse reactions: hearing loss, hepatotoxicity, superinfections

Azithromycin pt teaching and nursing interventions

Pt teaching:

-Take on empty stomach - 1 hr. before or 2 hrs. after meals.-Take w/full glass of water.-Sun protection.-Report changes in skin.-s/s superinfection -ingest probiotic. 2 / 3

Nursing interventions:

-monitor liver function

Gentamicin: class, MOA and use

-aminoglycoside -Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, bacteriocidal

• life threatening infections, gram-neg sepsis

Gentamicin side effects and adverse reactions Side effects: confusion, tremors, stomatitis, photosensitivity, tinnitus, vitamin B6/12 deficiency Adverse reactions: Ototoxicity, Nephrotoxicity, Peripheral Neuropathy, pancytopenia Gentamicin pt teaching and nursing interventions

Pt teaching:

-Increase fluid intake -Ingest a probiotic.-s/s of superinfections.-Report changes in hearing or dizziness.-Consider Vitamin B supplementation.-Monitor UOP - report any decreases.-Deactivates OCP -use alternate birth control.

Nursing interventions:

-Obtain C & S.-Monitor for Nephrotoxicity (BUN; CRT; UOP; Urine Changes) -Ototoxicity.-Monitor Vitals.-Monitor peak and trough serum levels.-Vit. B deficiency.-Limit to 10 days.

Doxycycline: class, MOA and use

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