Pharm-Infection Exam Questions with
Complete Solution
Which of the following drugs should a provider prescribe a patient who has
streptococcal pharyngitis and is allergic to penicillin? A: Erythromycin
A health care professional is caring for a patient who takes an oral contraceptive
and is about to begin rifampin (Rifadin) therapy to treat tuberculosis. The health
care professional should include which of the following instructions. A: Use
additional contraception
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin receiving
acyclovir (Zovirax) IV to treat a viral infection. The health care professional should
recognize that cautious use of the drug is essential if the patient also has which of
the following? A: Dehydration
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking
cephalexin (Keflex) to treat bacterial meningitis. The health care professional
should explain to the patient the need to monitor which of the following laboratory
tests? A: Creatinine
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking
isoniazid (INH) to treat tuberculosis. The health care professional should tell the
patient to report which of the following adverse effects of the drug? A: Jaundice,
Numbness of the hands, Dizziness
While administering IV cefotetan to a patient to treat bacterial meningitis, the
health care professional finds the IV insertion site warm and reddened. Which of
the following actions should the health care professional take? A: Stop the
cefotetan infusion
A health care professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking
acyclovir (Zovirax) to treat a herpes simplex infection. The health care professional
should monitor which of the following laboratory values for the patient. A: BUN
A primary care provider is prescribing drug therapy for a patient whose sputum
culture results indicate methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which
of the following drugs should be administered? A: Vancomycin (Vancocin)
