NSG 318 exam 3 Latest Update 2024-2025 Exam Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+
A broad spectrum antibiotic that is used for OM, meningitis, and surgical infection
prophylaxis that have a disulfiram-like reaction - CORRECT ANSWER: ceftriaxone
(Rocephin)
A broad spectrum classification of antibiotics that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
and has a beta-lactam ring structure - CORRECT ANSWER: penicillin
A client has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L and is taking spirolactone. What do
you advise the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER: discontinue the potassium-sparing
diuretic and restrict foods high in potassium
A client was administered the wrong dose of Heparin, and starts to hemorrhage. What
do you anticipate giving? - CORRECT ANSWER: protamine sulfate via IV route
A disease producing microorganism - CORRECT ANSWER: pathogen
A lab test that is drawn 30-60 min after administration of a medication to determine the
amount of medication in the system - CORRECT ANSWER: peak level
A penicillin that is commonly used for otitis media, tonsillitis, and UTIs that is a broad
spectrum antibiotic - CORRECT ANSWER: Amoxicillin
A peptide medication that is used for anaerobic infections including rosacea -
CORRECT ANSWER: Metronidazide (Flagyl)
A potential side effect of IV administration of acyclovir that requires that the nurse assess the IV site prior to administration, frequently throughout the administration of the
drug, and after administration - CORRECT ANSWER: phlebitis
A reaction a client may have if metronidazide (Flagyl) or ceftriazone and drinking
alcohol - CORRECT ANSWER: Disulfiram-like reaction
A reaction to a drug that many times starts with SOB and can lead to a vascular
collapse, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, and cardiac arrest - CORRECT ANSWER:
anaphylactic reaction
A secondary infection caused when the normal flora is killed when taking an antibiotic -
CORRECT ANSWER: superinfection
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A side effect of doxycycline that can affect women in the last trimester of pregnancy and children younger than 8 years old - CORRECT ANSWER: tooth discoloration that may not reverse
An adverse reaction to many antibiotics that starts with ringing of the ears - CORRECT
ANSWER: ototoxicity
An anthelmintic medication used to treat clients with parasitic worms such as
roundworm - CORRECT ANSWER: Ivermectin (Stromectol)
An antibiotic that is administered via IM or IV and used for endocarditis, specticemia, bone/joint infection, and meningitis. May cause alopecia or photosensitivity - CORRECT
ANSWER: Gentamicin Sulfate
An antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus - CORRECT ANSWER: acylovir (zovarix)
An azole antifungal that is used for candida infections and prophylactically for those undergoing bone marrow transplant. Drinks with caffeine are contraindicated when
taking this drug. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fluconazole (Diflucan)
An expected side effect of isoniazid and ceftriaxone that the nurse should monitor but
does not require discontinuation of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER: injection
site redness
Another name of oral candidiasis that is typically treated with the antifungal drug
Nystatin - CORRECT ANSWER: thrush
Antibiotic that inhibits the steps of protein synthesis and is used for bacterial conjunctivitis, STIs, and skin infections. This drug works well for those who are allergic
to penicillin and cephalosporin. - CORRECT ANSWER: Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Antibiotic that interferes with the enzyme DNA gyrase and is used to treat cellulitis, impetigo, and skin infections. May cause abdominal
cramps, restlessness, depression, and injection site reaction - CORRECT ANSWER:
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Antibiotic that is used to treat acne, E. coli, MRSA, and anthrax that should not be taken
with milk - CORRECT ANSWER: Doxycycline
Antibiotics that are effect against only one bacterial type are known as this type of
antibiotic - CORRECT ANSWER: narrow spectrum antibiotics
Antibiotics that are effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria are
known as this type of antibiotic - CORRECT ANSWER: broad spectrum antibiotic
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