ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Quiz Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is asked why neomycin is given as a bowel prep before GI surgery. The nurse correctly replies that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because neomycin, an antibiotic, is given as a bowel prep before GI surgery to reduce intestinal bacteria. This helps decrease the risk of postoperative infections by lowering the bacterial load in the intestine, which could potentially contaminate the surgical site.
Choice B is incorrect because bacteria can be temporarily reduced with antibiotics before surgery.
Choice C is incorrect because the timing of antibiotic therapy before surgery may vary depending on the specific surgical procedure.
Choice D is incorrect as anesthesia does not make the bowel resistant to antibiotics post-surgery.
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