Chapter 9 Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, and Lincosamides

Chapter 9  Tetracyclines, Aminoglycosides, Macrolides, and Lincosamides

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following are true of tetracyclines? Select all that apply.
A)
Tetracyclines are broad spectrum antibiotics.
B)
Tetracyclines may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth in children.
C)
Tetracyclines can be used when penicillins are contraindicated.
D)
Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children younger than 6 years.
E)
Tetracyclines are used to treat Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

2.
The nurse should advise clients that which of the following are adverse reactions that may occur with the administration of tetracyclines? Select all that apply.
A)
Photosensitivity
B)
Hypoglycemia
C)
Hypotension
D)
Diarrhea
E)
Stomatitis

3.
Tetracyclines increase the risk of toxicity from which of the following drug? Select all that apply.
A)
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
B)
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
C)
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
D)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
E)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

4.
Which of the following should a nurse recognize as an aminoglycoside? Select all that apply.
A)
Amikacin (Amikin)
B)
Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
C)
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
D)
Kanamycin (Kantrex)
E)
Azithromycin (Zithromax)

5.
How do aminoglycosides elicit there bactericidal effects? Select all that apply.
A)
Inhibit bacterial DNA gyrase.
B)
Block a step in bacterial protein synthesis.
C)
Disrupt the functional ability of the bacterial cell wall.
D)
Block bacterial RNA synthesis.
E)
Inhibit bacterial binding to the host cell.

Answer Key

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