Author Question: Unasyn is being administered to a patient with an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. What ... (Read 9 times)

futuristic · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Unasyn is being administered to a patient with an infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus. What type of anti-infective is Unasyn?

A) Extended-spectrum antipseudomonal penicillin
B) Penicillinbeta-lactamase inhibitor combination
C) Cephalosporin
D) Aminopenicillin

Question 2

A topical corticosteroid has been prescribed for short-term use on an infant's skin. When planning the use of a topical medication for an infant, what principle should guide the nurse's actions?

A) Topical medications on infants' skin must be covered with an impermeable barrier.
B) Infants' skin is more permeable to medication than older patients'.
C) Infants have more subcutaneous fat than older patients, so higher concentrations of topical medications are often necessary.
D) Systemic drugs are preferable to topical medications in the care of infants.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Unasyn is a penicillinbeta-lactamase inhibitor combination. It is ampicillin and sulbactam. Unasyn is not classified as an extended-spectrum antipseudomonal penicillin, cephalosporin, or aminopenicillin.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
With topical medications, cautious use is recommended with infants and young children due to the fact they have more permeable skin and are more likely to absorb the topical drugs. Infants have significant subcutaneous fat, but this does not necessitate higher concentrations of drugs. Topical drugs do not necessarily have to be covered with a barrier following administration.