Chapter 6 Sulfonamides

Chapter 6  Sulfonamides

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following is an example of a sulfonamide antibiotic? Select all that apply.
A)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
B)
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
C)
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (Bactrim)
D)
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
E)
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)

2.
Which of the following are true of sulfonamides? Select all that apply.
A)
Sulfonamides are well-absorbed when given orally.
B)
Sulfonamides are poorly absorbed when given orally.
C)
Sulfonamides treat only gram-positive infections.
D)
Sulfonamides treat only gram-negative infections.
E)
Sulfonamides are excreted by the kidneys.

3.
Which of the following are common infection-causing bacteria that can be treated with sulfonamides?
A)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B)
Escherichia coli
C)
Klebsiella pneumoniae
D)
Streptococcus pyogenes
E)
Staphylococcus aureus

4.
Sulfonamides are commonly used to treat which of the following types of infections?
Select all that apply.
A)
Ulcerative colitis
B)
Urinary tract infection
C)
Acute otitis media
D)
Upper respiratory tract infection
E)
Osteomyelitis

5.
A client taking Bactrim DS one tablet twice daily for 14 days should be counseled about which of the following adverse reactions? Select all that apply.
A)
Muscle pain
B)
Blurred vision
C)
Anorexia
D)
Crystalluria
E)
Photosensitivity

Answer Key

1.
C, E
2.
A, E
3.
B, C, E
4.
A, B, C
5.
C, D, E