SI Exam 2

Question 1

Which medication may be given as an alternative if there is a mild reaction to penicillins?

Accepted Answer

Cephalosporin

Question 2

This drug is used for TB and may cause bodily fluids red-orange by inducing hepatic-inducing metabolizing enzymes

Accepted Answer

rifampin

Question 3

Which of the following can be treated with protamine sulfate in an overdose occurrence?

Accepted Answer

Heparin

Question 4

Caution with this antifungal as it is highly toxic and may cause infusion rxns and renal damage to ALL patients

Accepted Answer

Amphotericin B

Question 5

Which of the following lipid drugs may cause rhabdomyolysis and should not be combined with CYP3A4 inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Simvastatin

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true regarding fluoroquinolones?

Accepted Answer

They are safe to be used in pregnant women and young children

Question 7

Influenza A & B medications can be taken within 24-48 hours after symptom onset for effectiveness

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a drug used to treat hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Valacyclovir

Question 9

The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 1938 was created in response to the sulfonamide elixir poison crisis

Accepted Answer

Sulfamethoxazole

Question 10

What is the primary side effect of niacin?

Accepted Answer

Flushing of the face

Question 11

Before administering metronidazole, it is important for the nurse to assess the patient for a history of what?

Accepted Answer

Alcoholism

Question 12

What is the normal INR time when monitoring warfarin?

Accepted Answer

2-3 minutes

Question 13

Which of the following drugs does not inhibit the binding of tRNA to mRNA?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole

Question 14

The main adverse effect with isoniazid includes hepatotoxicity and peripheral neuropathy

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is NOT used to treat seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

Diphenhydramine

Question 16

Which of the following is not true regarding Heparin?

Accepted Answer

Heparin is not safe for use in pregnancy

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true regarding tetracyclines?

Accepted Answer

Binds reversibly to rRNA, inhibiting elongation of peptidyltransferase

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT apart of the Antiretroviral therapy (ART) option?

Accepted Answer

Reverse transcriptase inhibitors (RI)

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an indication for the synergistic combo of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole?

Accepted Answer

MRSA

Question 20

If a patient develops C. diff switch over to Vancomycin and clindamycin

Accepted Answer

False

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a method to decrease antibiotic microbial resistance?

Accepted Answer

Use newer generation drugs first (e.g. 3rd generation)

Question 22

Which of the following drugs is the drug of choice for MRSA?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin

Question 23

Which of the following reduces inflammation in the airways to reduce leukotriene effects and may cause suicidal thoughts

Accepted Answer

Montelukast

Question 24

Which of the following drugs should you be highly cautious of QT prolongation and should not drink grapefruit juice?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin

Question 25

Which class of HIV drug may cause lactic acidosis with hepatic steatosis or fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)

SI Exam 2

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SI Exam 2

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