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ATI Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for the patient post colonoscopy. The nurse reviews the medication administration record and notes a one time dose of cefazolin was given prior to the procedure. The healthcare provider then places a new order for ampicillin/sulbactam. The nurse understands that the antibiotic given prior to surgery is considered CurativeTherapeuticProphylacticDiagnosticAdjunctiveMaintenance therapy. Meanwhile the new antibiotic is used as TherapeuticProphylacticDiagnosticAdjunctiveEmpiricMaintenance therapy.
Correct Answer: C,G
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Prophylactic and G: Empiric.
Prophylactic therapy is given to prevent infection, which aligns with the one-time dose of cefazolin before colonoscopy. Empiric therapy is prescribed based on clinical judgment without definitive evidence of infection, which is the case with the new order for ampicillin/sulbactam post-procedure.
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A: Curative - Given before surgery, not to cure an existing infection.
B: Therapeutic - Not treating a diagnosed infection.
D: Diagnostic - Not used for diagnosis.
E: Adjunctive - Not used in combination with another treatment.
F: Maintenance - Not for long-term treatment.
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