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Classification of Medications

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Antibiotics that retard the growth of bacteria are known as (a)   agents.

2.

Analgesics are medications that relieve (a)   .

3.

Which are classified as Anti-Infectives?

a)

Penicillins

b)

Cephalosporins

c)

Aminoglycosides

d)

Narcotic Antagonist

4.

Certain medications if taken with __________ can cause toxicity.

a)

coffee

b)

green leafy vegetables

c)

grapefruit juice

d)

orange juice

5.

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

a)

True

b)

False

6.

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

a)

after

b)

before

c)

at the time of

d)

the day after

7.

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

a)

True

b)

False

8.

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

a)

before specimen is obtained and sent to lab

b)

after specimen is obtained and sent to lab

c)

at the time of specimen collection

d)

when the specimen is sent to lab

9.

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

Select all that apply

a)

1hr before a meal

b)

with a meal

c)

2-3hrs after a meal

d)

on an empty stomach

10.

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

a)

True

b)

False