Chapter 49 Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives, Antispasmodics, and Other Urinary Drugs

Chapter 49  Urinary Tract Anti-Infectives, Antispasmodics, and Other Urinary Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Anti-infectives are used to treat urinary tract infections which include which of the following anatomical structures? Select all that apply:
A)
Bladder
B)
Kidney
C)
Prostate gland
D)
Urethra
E)
Ureters

2.
A nurse caring for a client being treated with nitrofurantion (Macrodantin) for a UTI of the bladder should ask the client specifically about resolution of which of the following symptoms during ongoing assessment? Select all that apply:
A)
Urgency
B)
Frequency
C)
Pressure
D)
Burning during urination
E)
Pain during urination

3.
Fosfomycin (Monurol) is an anti-infective that when administered orally is found in high concentrations in the urine, which makes it ideal for treating which of the following infections? Select all that apply:
A)
Cystitis
B)
Encephalitis
C)
Hepatitis
D)
Pyelonephritis
E)
Prostatitis

4.
Which of the following drugs can be used to treat dysuria caused by a UTI? Select all that apply:
A)
Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
B)
Flavoxate (Urispas)
C)
Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
D)
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)
E)
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

5.
A physician orders sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Septra) 9 mg/kg/day IV in two divided doses for a client with pyelonephritis. If the client weighs 126 lb, how many milligrams will the client receive per dose?

6.
A physician orders sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Septra) 256 mg (based on trimethoprim component) IV Q12 hours for a client with pyelonephritis. Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) is available in a sulfamethoxazole 80mg/mL and trimethoprim 16 mg/mL solution. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare and administer to the client every 12 hours?

Answer Key

1.
A, B, C, D, E
2.
A, B, C, D, E
3.
A, D, E
4.
B, E
5.
257.9 mg/dose
6.
16 mL