Classification of Medications

Antibiotics that retard the growth of bacteria are known as __________ agents.

Analgesics are medications that relieve _________.

Which are classified as Anti-Infectives?

• Penicillins

• Cephalosporins

• Aminoglycosides

• Narcotic Antagonist

Certain medications if taken with __________ can cause toxicity.

• coffee

• green leafy vegetables

• grapefruit juice

• orange juice

A person can be allergic to any medication at any time.

• True

• False

Classifications of medications is helpful for implementing appropriate nursing actions _________ administering medications to a client

• after

• before

• at the time of

• the day after

Penicillins do not share cross reactions or the potential for causing allergic reactions.

• True

• False

To ensure accurate C&S results, when should the patient start to receive antibiotic therapy?

• before specimen is obtained and sent to lab

• after specimen is obtained and sent to lab

• at the time of specimen collection

• when the specimen is sent to lab

When is the best time to administer an Azithromycin oral suspension or Erythromycin?

Select all that apply

• 1hr before a meal

• with a meal

• 2-3hrs after a meal

• on an empty stomach

The nurse should never instruct the client to take the full prescribed dose of any antibiotic, even though symptoms subside.

• True

• False