ATI RN
Drugs and the immune system Questions
Question 1 of 5
The appearance of markedly vacuolated, nucleated red cells in the marrow, anemia, and reticulocytopenia are characteristic dose-dependent side effects of
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
In the empiric treatment of severe bacterial infections of unidentified etiology, this drug, often used in combination with an aminoglycoside, provides coverage against many staphylococci
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The persistent suppression of bacterial growth that may occur following limited exposure to some antimicrobial drugs is called
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 19-year-old woman with recurrent sinusitis has been treated with different antibiotics on several occasions. During the course of one such treatment she developed a severe diarrhea and was hospitalized. Sigmoidoscopy revealed colitis, and pseudomembranes were confirmed histologically. Which of the following drugs, administered orally, is most likely to be effective in the treatment of colitis due to C difficile?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
An advantage of bleomycin over most antineoplastic drugs is its
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.