ANTIBIOTICS DRUGS

Question 1

Also known as prokaryotes they are single-celled organisms that lack a true nucleus membrane.

Answer 1

BACTERIA

Question 2

It is a substance that inhibits bacterial growth or kills bacteria and other microorganisms.

Answer 2

ANTIBACTERIAL DRUGS

Question 3

What are the mechanisms of antibacterial action?

Answer 3

1. inhibition of bacterial cell-wall synthesis
2. alteration of membrane permeability
3. inhibition of protein synthesis
4. inhibition of the synthesis of bacterial RNA and DNA
5. interference with metabolism within cell

Question 4

The development of a new infection as a result of the elimination of normal flora by an antibiotic is referred to as what?

Answer 4

Suprainfection

Question 5

What considerations are needed when selecting an antibiotic?

Answer 5

Infecting Organism
Organism’s Sensitivity and Resistance
Host Defenses (competent immune function)
Site of Infection

Question 6

What is the most serious adverse effect of Vancomycin?

Answer 6

Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

Question 7

What is the correct time to obtain a trough level of gentamicin?

Answer 7

30 minutes before the next dose.

Question 8

The antibiotic class of choice for Penicillin-allergic patients is

Answer 8

Macrolides

Question 9

What is selective toxicity?

Answer 9

Causes greater harm to microorganism than to the host

Question 10

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who is being sent home on oral tetracycline (Sumycin). What instructions should the nurse include?

Answer 10

Take the drug on an empty stomach