Chapter 61: Tetracyclines

Chapter 61: Tetracyclines

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A woman has a Chlamydia infection. Before initiating treatment with a tetracycline antibiotic, the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) should:

ANS:  A

Tetracycline antibiotics can permanently stain teeth in children and in pregnant women. Before using a tetracycline in a woman who may be pregnant, the NP should perform a pregnancy test. Other laboratory tests are not indicated for short-term use. Women taking oral contraceptive pills should continue to take them.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)                           REF:   683

2. A young woman will begin taking minocycline. The primary care NP should tell this patient to:

ANS:  D

Tetracyclines may decrease the effects of oral contraceptive pills, so patients should use a backup form of contraception. Headaches are uncommon. Minocycline may be taken with food and is not affected by antacids.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)                           REF:   684

3. A patient is taking tetracycline for a rickettsial infection and reports having heartburn. The primary care NP should:

ANS:  A

Patients should sit up for at least 30 minutes after taking tetracycline to avoid the risk of esophageal ulceration. Tetracycline should not be taken with food, antacids, or milk.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)                           REF:   684 – 685