Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with a gram-positive infection. What antibiotic would be most ... (Read 59 times)

formula1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with a gram-positive infection. What antibiotic would be most effective in treating this infection?

A) Cefaclor (Ceclor)
B) Cefoxitin (generic)
C) Cefotaxime (Claforan)
D) Cefazolin (Zolicef)

Question 2

The nursing instructor is talking about neurotransmitters, including which of these chemicals?

A) Calcium ion
B) Acetylcholinesteras e
C) Acetylcholine
D) Monoamine oxidase

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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First-generation cephalosporins are largely effective against gram-positive bacteria and include cefadroxil (generic), cefazolin (Zolicef), and cephalexin (Keflex). Second-and third-generation cephalosporins are less effective against gram-positive bacteria. Cefoxitin (generic) is a second-generation cephalosporin and cefotaxime (Claforan) and cefazolin (Zolicef) are third-generation cephalosporins.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The cholinergic system uses acetylcholine as its neurotransmitter. A calcium ion is an electrolyte circulating in the serum. Acetylcholinesteras e is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter norepinephrine.