How is nystatin typically administered?

Topically for local candida infections like thrush or vaginal yeast

What is a culture and sensitivity test used for?

To determine the most effective antibiotic before treatment begins

What's the difference between systemic & topical antifungals?

Tabs treat systemic infections; Cream/ointment treats localized infections

What lab should be monitored when a client is taking immunosuppressants?

CBC - To assess for bone marrow suppression

What are key infection prevention strategies for clients on immunosuppressants?

Practice strict hygiene and avoid exposure to infections

What enzymes do antivirals block?

Enzymes necessary for viral replication

Key teaching points for tetracyclines?

Avoid Dairy, Antacids, & Iron; Take with Full Cup of Water, Not for Kids <8

What is prep and how should it be taken?

A daily medication to prevent HIV; Must be taken consistently

When should a missed dose of antibiotics be taken?

ASAP, unless close to the next dose

What is the black box warning for zidovudine (HAART)?

Steatosis and Bone Marrow Suppression

Why is strict hygiene important when taking immunosuppressants?

These drugs suppress immune function, increasing infection risk

Why are live vaccines contraindicated in immunosuppressed clients?

They pose a risk of causing an actual infection

What is fluconazole used for and what are the serious side effects?

Treats fungal infections; May cause liver toxicity & SJS

What is a superinfection & what is a common symptom?

New infection during antibiotic therapy; Vag. Itching, C-Diff, White Patch.

What is a major risk associated with cyclosporine?

Increased susceptibility to infections

What infections does acyclovir treat?

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections

What is the purpose of a vaccine?

To train the immune system to recognize pathogens without causing illnesses

How do antivirals work?

They inhibit viral replication by preventing viral DNA synthesis

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Module 3: Antibiotics, Immunity, and Antifungals

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1
A client can drink grapefruit juice when taking cyclosporine.
True
False
2
How is nystatin typically administered?
IV for local candida infections like thrush or vaginal yeast
Oral for local candida infections like thrush or vaginal yeast
IM for local candida infections like thrush or vaginal yeast
Topically for local candida infections like thrush or vaginal yeast
3
What is a culture and sensitivity test used for?
To determine the most effective antibiotic before treatment begins
To ensure the patient is not faking their illness
To ensure the nurse respects the pt's culture and traditions
To determine what is wrong with the patient
4
What are fluconazole drug interactions?
Prednisone & Warfarin
Warfarin & Oral Contraceptives
Acetaminophen & Oral Contraceptives
Amlodipine & Warfarin
5
Fluoroquinolones & corticosteroids increase the risk of tendon rupture.
False
True
6
What's the difference between systemic & topical antifungals?
Tabs treat localized infections; Cream/ointment treats systemic infections
Tabs treat systemic infections; Cream/ointment treats localized infections
7
Acyclovir should be administered at scheduled times, even when waking the pt, if needed.
False
True
8
What lab should be monitored when a client is taking immunosuppressants?
TFT - To assess for thyroid function
ABG - To assess for oxygen and carbon dioxide
Blood Glucose - To assess for blood sugars
CBC - To assess for bone marrow suppression
9
Cyclosporine should be taken at the same time daily to maintain therapeutic levels.
False
True
10
What are key infection prevention strategies for clients on immunosuppressants?
Under no circumstances are they allowed outside
Practice strict hygiene and avoid exposure to infections
Practice PPE with both the client and family
Ensure the client is bathed daily
11
What enzymes do antivirals block?
Enzymes necessary for cell production
Enzymes necessary for viral replication
Enzymes necessary for digestion
Enzymes necessary for bone production
12
Key teaching points for tetracyclines?
Avoid Dairy, Antacids - Actually just avoid everything
Avoid Raw Fruit, Antacids, & Sodium; Take with Water, Not for Kids <12
Avoid Grapefruit, John's Worts, & Iron; Take with Milk, Not for Kids <8
Avoid Dairy, Antacids, & Iron; Take with Full Cup of Water, Not for Kids <8
13
Which vaccine is important for preventing certain cancers?
HPV
MMR
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
14
Clients can stop antibiotics once symptoms improves.
True
False
15
What is prep and how should it be taken?
A daily medication to prevent fungal infection; Must be taken consistently
A daily medication to prevent HIV; Must be taken consistently
A daily medication to prevent STDs; Must be taken consistently
A daily medication to prevent cancer; Must be taken consistently
16
When should a missed dose of antibiotics be taken?
ASAP, even when close to next dose
In 1-2 business days
Double the next dose to make up for it
ASAP, unless close to the next dose
17
What is the black box warning for zidovudine (HAART)?
High Risk of Significant Bleeding
Nephrotoxicity and Risk of Cancer Development
Infusion-Related Reactions
Steatosis and Bone Marrow Suppression
18
You should monitor CBC levels while on HAART therapy due to anemia risk.
False
True
19
Why is strict hygiene important when taking immunosuppressants?
These drugs suppress immune function, increasing infection risk
These drugs work with the pathogens and spread through the body
IDK to stay clean???
These drugs boost the immune system
20
Why are live vaccines contraindicated in immunosuppressed clients?
They pose a threat to attacking the bacteria in the body system
They pose a risk of causing an actual infection
They pose of risk to destroying the immune system
They aren't contraindicated, it is recommened
21
What is fluconazole used for and what are the serious side effects?
Treats bacterial infections; May cause kidney toxicity & bone disease
Treats parasitic infections; May cause GI damage & internal bleeding
Treats viral infections; May cause liver toxicity & SJS
Treats fungal infections; May cause liver toxicity & SJS
22
Vancomycin should be infused slowly to avoid Red Man Syndrome
False
True
23
The major toxicities of aminoglycosides are ototoxicity & nephrotoxicity.
False
True
24
What is a superinfection & what is a common symptom?
Old infection that got worse; Vag. Ithcing, C-Diff, White Patches on Mouth
A mutant infection that mixed with underlying illness; C-Diff & Vomiting
New infection during antibiotic therapy; Vag. Itching, C-Diff, White Patch.
IDK? Sounds like something from a comic book
25
A client on HAART can STOP using condoms.
True
False
26
What is a major risk associated with cyclosporine?
Higher risk of bone marrow suppression
Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
Increased susceptibility to infections
Associated with severe allergic reactions
27
What infections does acyclovir treat?
Fungal Infections
Bacterial Infections
Parasitic Infections
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Infections
28
Antifungal lozenge treats vaginal infections.
False
True
29
What is the purpose of a vaccine?
To prevent diseases in the body
Because it is required by schools to vaccinate your kids
To train the vaccine to do all the work that the immune system does
To train the immune system to recognize pathogens without causing illnesses
30
How do antivirals work?
They dampen the body's immune response
Introduces a weakened version of the pathogen to the body
They target essential processes in bacterial cells
They inhibit viral replication by preventing viral DNA synthesis

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