NR567 Week 4: Midterm Exam (May 2026) NR567 Week 4: Midterm Exam NR567 Week 4: Midterm Exam NR567 Week 4: Midterm Exa NR567 Week 4: Midterm Exam NR567 Week 4: Midterm Exam According to antimicrobial stewardship principles, which action should a provider avoid to prevent antibiotic resistance? Answers: A – D A Narrowing antibiotic therapy based on culture results B Prescribing antibiotics for viral infections ✅ C Starting empiric therapy before cultures are obtained D Prescribing the shortest effective duration of therapy A 60-year-old patient hospitalized with symptoms of hospital-acquired pneumonia. Cultures reveal Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Which antibiotic combination is recommended? Answers: A – D A Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid B Piperacillin/tazobactam and tobramycin ✅ C Ceftriaxone and azithromycin D Vancomycin and rifampin A patient with Cushing syndrome is prescribed ketoconazole. Which of the following mechanisms does ketoconazole primarily utilize to manage the condition? Answers: A – D A It promotes adrenal insufficiency B It blocks ACTH production from the pituitary gland C It enhances the metabolism of cortisol D It inhibits the synthesis of cortisol in the adrenal glands ✅ A 72-year-old patient with a history of diabetes is diagnosed with cellulitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus that is methicillin-resistant. What is the best treatment option? Answers: A – D A Penicillin G B Cefotaxime C Vancomycin ✅ D Amoxicillin A patient with a history of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is prescribed phenazopyridine for urinary discomfort associated with a UTI. What should the nurse consider when administering this medication to this patient? Answers: A – D A Phenazopyridine is safe for all patients, regardless of G6PD status B The patient should avoid drinking fluids while taking this medication C There is a risk of hemolytic anemia due to the patient’s G6PD deficiency ✅ D The medication will effectively treat the UTI A 48-year-old male patient presents with symptoms of endocarditis. Cultures reveal Staphylococcus viridans. Which antibiotic combination is appropriate for initial treatment? Answers: A – D A Vancomycin and rifampin B Penicillin G and gentamicin ✅ C Ceftriaxone and metronidazole D Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid When considering influenza treatment in pregnant patients, which antiviral is preferred? Answers: A – D A Oseltamivir ✅ B Zanamivir C Ganciclovir D Valganciclovir A patient with a confirmed diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis is prescribed amphotericin B. The nurse practitioner knows that treatment duration typically lasts how long for most systemic mycoses? Answers: A – D A 6–8 weeks ✅ B 1–2 weeks C 3–4 weeks D 12 weeks A 70-year-old patient with a history of chronic liver disease is diagnosed with mild COVID-19 and is at high risk for severe disease. Which antiviral medication is contraindicated for this patient? Answers: A – D A Molnupiravir B Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir ✅ C Remdesivir D Oseltamivir A patient in cardiogenic shock is most likely to benefit from which treatment approach? Answers: A – D A Vasoconstrictors for managing vasodilation B Administration of IV fluids and blood products C Use of inotropes and antiarrhythmics ✅ D Mechanical or surgical decompression………………………………………………purchase all the 100 questions and answers at $70 only