Question

A nurse is caring for a client whose sputum culture results indicate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications will likely be administered to this client? Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole Tetracycline Cephalexin Vancomycin PREVIOUS CONTINUE

Answer 1

1. The drugs which has MRSA sensitivity includes trimethoprim-sulfomethoxasole, vancomycin, tetracycline, and linezolid

hence answer is trimethoprim-sulfomethoxasole, tetracycline, and vancomycin

2. Isoniazide can cause hepatotoxicity (elevation of Liver function test). It also can cause depletion of vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin) hence peripheral neuropathy, that is related numbness of hands. It also can cause diziness

Hence the answer is Juandice, Numbness of the hands, and Diziness

3. Among the anti tubercular drugs, Bacteria develops quick resistance against Rifampin. Hence multiple drug therapy with pharamacological action against mycobacterium tuberculosis is recommended. Drug that have better anti tubercular action is isoniazide

Answer is Isoniazide

4. Concentration of metronidazole is high in the extracellular space of neuron. metabolites of the metronidazole can bind to the Genetic materials (RNA and DNA) in the neurons and it also causes oxidation of certain neurotrasmitters in the brain and produces superoxide radicle. These all action of metronidazole can cause Seizure disorder

So, the answer is Seizure disorder

5. One of the main adverse drug reaction of gentamicin is nephrotoxicity, there for nurse should monitor urine out prior to its administration to analyse any kidney disorders

The answer is Urine output

6. Dark brown urine

7. Oral tetracycline therapy can cause Clostridium difficile associated blood stained diarrhoea

Answer is Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea

8. Antacid can neutralize acids in the stomach, thereby reduces dyspepsia symptoms

Answer is Take an antacid at least 2 hours before taking drug

9. IV administration of Amphotericin B can cause hypersensitivity reaction, hence drug that suppress hypersensitivity reaction must be administered before starting Amphotericin B administration

Answers are hydrocortisone, Diphenhydramin, Acetaminophen

10. when ciprofloxacin is administered with prednisolone, Ciprofloxacin level will be elevated in the plasma by the ibteraction with prednisolone. Tendon pain is associated with ciprofloxacin adverse effects

Answer is Tendon pain