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NUR 101 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) MEDICATIONS | GRADED A+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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NUR 101 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) MEDICATIONS | GRADED A+ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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NUR 101 Medications1. Antibiotics (ATB)
Answer
Medication used to treat an infection caused by a bacterium
2. Bactericidal
Answer
kills bacteria
3. Bacteriostatic
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inhibits growth of bacteria
4. Normal WBC count
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5,000-10,000 mcL
5. Sulfonamides
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inhibit the folic acid synthesis needed for nucleic acid and protein synthesis
6. Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
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treats UTIs, most often with E. Coli
7. STOP Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole at first sign of .....................................rash
8. Penicillins
Answer
,Group of antibiotics that are often used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria.
9. 4 Subgroups of Penicillins
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Natural penicillins Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Aminopenicillins
Extended-spectrum penicillins
10. Penicillin/Amoxicillin
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inhibits cell wall synthesis
11. When taking Amoxicillin ...
Answer
Avoid fruit juice. Monitor 30 mins after admin.
Do not take with food.
12. Cephalosporins- Cefazolin (Ancef)
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interferes with cell wall synthesis
13. What ATB has cross-sensitivity if allergic to PCN?
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Cephalosporins
14. Quinolones- (Ciprofloxacin)
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inhibits DNA synthesis, uses
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pneumonia
, 15. When taking Ciprofloxacin...
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Avoid antacids, iron, zinc, calcium. Avoid sun exposure.
16. Adverse effect of Ciprofloxacin
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tendon rupture
17. Macrolides- Azithromycin (Zithromax)
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prevents protein synthesis
18. When taking Azithromycin (Zithromax) ...
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Avoid fruit juice. Monitor EKG.
19. Azithromycin (Zithromax) interacts with ...
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Digoxin = increase effects Anticoagulants = increase effects
20. Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin)
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inhibits protein synthesis, uses
bowel surgery
21. When taking Gentamicin ...
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Monitor for nephrotoxicity (increase BUN, creati- nine)
Ototoxicity= ringing in ears
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