Chapter 8 Cephalosporins

Chapter 8  Cephalosporins

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
In general, progression from first-generation cephalosporins to fourth-generations results in which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)
An increase in sensitivity of gram-negative microorganisms.
B)
A decrease in sensitivity of gram-negative microorganisms.
C)
An increase in sensitivity of gram-positive microorganisms.
D)
A decrease in the sensitivity of gram-positive microorganisms.
E)
An increase in the sensitivity of viral microorganisms.

2.
Cephalosporins are used to treat which of the following infections? Select all that apply.
A)
Urinary tract infections
B)
Bone infections
C)
Skin infections
D)
Community acquired pneumonias
E)
Nosocomial pneumonias

3.
Cephalosporins may be used throughout the perioperative procedure, including which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)
Postoperative period
B)
Prophylactic period
C)
Intraoperative period
D)
Post-exposure period
E)
Preoperative period

4.
Which of the following should a nurse recognize as serious adverse reactions that can occur with the use of cephalosporins? Select all that apply.
A)
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
B)
Aplastic anemia
C)
Nephrotoxicity
D)
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
E)
Anaphylactic reaction

5.
Common adverse reactions to cephalosporins include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A)
Drowsiness
B)
Headache
C)
Constipation
D)
Heartburn
E)
Vomiting

Answer Key

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