Chapter 7 Penicillins

Chapter 7  Penicillins

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following represents mechanisms by which penicillins inhibit bacterial synthesis? Select all that apply.
A)
Inhibition of cell wall synthesis.
B)
Disruption of DNA synthesis.
C)
Disruption of RNA synthesis.
D)
Disruption of protein synthesis.
E)
Disruption of binding to host cells.

2.
Penicillins are categorized into which of the following four groups? Select all that apply.
A)
Synthetic penicillins
B)
Natural penicillins
C)
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
D)
Aminopenicillins
E)
Extended-spectrum penicillins

3.
Which of the following are examples of beta-lactamase inhibitors? Select all that apply.
A)
Methicillin
B)
Amoxicillin
C)
Tazobactam
D)
Sulbactam
E)
Clavulanic acid

4.
A nurse monitoring a client taking penicillin should be aware of the common GI tract adverse reactions, including which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)
Glossitis
B)
Stomatitis
C)
Esophagitis
D)
Diarrhea
E)
Gastritis

5.
Which of the following is true of bacterial superinfections that occur with the administration of penicillins? Select all that apply.
A)
Bacterial superinfections are seen with parenteral administration of penicillins.
B)
Bacterial superinfections are seen with oral administration of penicillins.
C)
Bacterial superinfections usually occur in the bowel.
D)
Bacterial superinfections usually occur in the skin and soft tissue.
E)
Bacterial superinfections usually occur in the oral mucosa.

Answer Key

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