Question 1

There are two types of influenza that can cause serious illness and spread through the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. 
Prolonged use of quinolones may cause _________________, which is the appearance of a new infection with a different strain or species of microorganism, during antibiotic treatment.

Accepted Answer

superinfection

Question 3

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. 
_________ is inherited, acquired, or induced resistance to infection by a specific pathogen.

Accepted Answer

Immunity

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Contains only one antimicrobial in the class.
Active against resistant organisms and are usually reserved for serious infections.
Have very low toxicity; however, 15 - 20% of people experience allergic reactions.
Divided into five generations of medications.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of monobactams and penicillins and cephalosporins and carbapenems is...

Question 5

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. 
Macrolides inhibit bacterial protein synthesis and have a large or " macro " ring as their basic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  Which of the following should the health care provider assess when monitoring antimicrobial therapy to determine its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   laboratory and other clinical test results
B)   the presence and severity of side effects
C)   patient satisfaction with the treatment
D)   physical changes in the patient

Question 7

Select the best response to the question. How are viruses classified?

Accepted Answer

A)   aerobic versus anaerobic
B)   gram-positive versus gram-negative
C)   based upon the symptom location in the body
D)   whether they contain RNA or DNA

Question 8

Select the best response to the question. Which of the following is NOT a method of classifying antibacterial medications?

Accepted Answer

A)   bacteriostatic versus bactericidal
B)   aerobic versus anaerobic
C)   broad spectrum versus narrow spectrum
D)   mechanism of action

Question 9

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. 
A _____________ is an identification of a disease by studying the patient ' s signs and symptoms.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blanks to complete the...

Question 10

Select the best response to the question. You are working in a pediatric clinic and the physician has prescribed tetracycline for a 5-year-old patient. What should your next action be?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clarify the prescription with the physician since tetracycline can cause permanent tooth discoloration in children under 9.
B)   Instruct the patient's mother to avoid giving the medication with dairy products, which can inhibit its absorption.
C)   Give the patient's mother the prescription along with written instructions about the medication.
D)   Prepare the first dose so it can be administered before the patient leaves the clinic.

Question 11

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  What factors contribute to the development of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   difficulty in diagnosing the disease
B)   long duration of therapy
C)   inappropriate drug doses
D)   medication noncompliance

Question 12

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. 
A physician tells a patient a full recovery is expected. The physician has given the patient a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fill in the blanks to complete the...

Question 13

Anti-virals for the influenza virus administered within the first 24 - 48 hours of the onset of illness can decrease the duration of the flu by at least 3 days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Select the best response to the question. Why is it difficult to treat HIV infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is only one drug that can be prescribed.
B)   The disease produces very severe symptoms and is fatal.
C)   The disease is difficult to diagnose.
D)   The virus infects the cells of the immune system.

Question 15

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  Which of the following describe sulfonamides?

Accepted Answer

A)   prescribed primarily for urinary tract infections
B)   prescribed primarily for skin infections
C)   they work by blocking a step in the synthesis of folic acid
D)   examples include sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and sulfadiazine

Question 16

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  Which of the following patients are at increased risk for developing a serious fungal infection?

Accepted Answer

A)   a patient who is immunocompromised
B)   a patient with heart disease
C)   a patient who has diabetes
D)   a patient taking antibiotics for a bacterial infection

Question 17

Select the best response to the question. Why should patients receiving linezolid therapy have complete blood counts monitored?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bone marrow suppression (anemia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, and thrombocytopenia)  can occur.
B)   To monitor the effectiveness of the therapy.
C)   To monitor for additional signs of infection.
D)   Internal bleeding can develop.

Question 18

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  Which of the following statements are true regarding vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

A)   It cannot be administered with antacids, minerals, and dairy products.
B)   It is indicated for infections caused by gram-negative organisms.
C)   It is frequently administered for cases of methicilin-resistant  Staphylococcus aureus (MRS
A)  .
D)   If administered too quickly, it can cause a histamine release with flushed skin.

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: The patient ' s white blood cell count is low.
The patient reports vomiting three times.
The patient describes the pain as a dull ache.
The patient has an elevated heart rate.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of symptom and sign is...

Question 20

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question.  How does antimicrobial resistance develop?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bacteria ingest the antibiotic.
B)   The antibiotic is destroyed by the bacteria.
C)   The antibiotic is not allowed to bind to proteins in the body.
D)   Bacteria pump the antibiotic out of the organism.

Exam 7: Immunizations and Antimicrobials

There are two types of influenza that can cause serious illness and spread through the population.

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. Prolonged use of quinolones may cause _________________, which is the appearance of a new infection with a different strain or species of microorganism, during antibiotic treatment.

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. _________ is inherited, acquired, or induced resistance to infection by a specific pathogen.

Match the class of beta-lactam medications with their description.

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. Macrolides inhibit bacterial protein synthesis and have a large or " macro " ring as their basic structure.

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following should the health care provider assess when monitoring antimicrobial therapy to determine its effectiveness?

Select the best response to the question. How are viruses classified?

Select the best response to the question. Which of the following is NOT a method of classifying antibacterial medications?

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. A _____________ is an identification of a disease by studying the patient ' s signs and symptoms.

Select the best response to the question. You are working in a pediatric clinic and the physician has prescribed tetracycline for a 5-year-old patient. What should your next action be?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. What factors contribute to the development of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis?

Fill in the blanks to complete the following statements. A physician tells a patient a full recovery is expected. The physician has given the patient a _______________.

Anti-virals for the influenza virus administered within the first 24 - 48 hours of the onset of illness can decrease the duration of the flu by at least 3 days.

Select the best response to the question. Why is it difficult to treat HIV infection?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following describe sulfonamides?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following patients are at increased risk for developing a serious fungal infection?

Select the best response to the question. Why should patients receiving linezolid therapy have complete blood counts monitored?

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. Which of the following statements are true regarding vancomycin?

Identify whether the clinical finding is a sign or a symptom.

Identify all answer choices that best complete the question. How does antimicrobial resistance develop?