The nursing student learns about anti-infectives in class and demonstrates the need to study more when making what statement about how anti-infectives work?
A) Some anti-infectives interfere with biosynthesis of the pathogen's cell wall.
B) Some anti-infectives prevent the cells of the organism from using essential substances.
C) Many anti-infectives interfere with the steps involved in protein synthesis.
D) Some anti-infectives interfere with ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthesis in the cell leading to cell death.
D
Feedback:
Some anti-infectives interfere with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis, not RNA synthesis, in the cell, leading to inability to divide and causing cell death. The fluoroquinolones work in this way. The other three options are correct and would not indicate the need for further study time. Penicillins interfere with biosynthesis of the cell wall, sulfonamides prevent organisms from using substances essential to their growth and development, whereas aminoglycosides, macrolides, and chloramphenicol interfere with protein synthesis.
You might also like to view...
The role of the professional registered nurse as an educator is to:
1. Provide primary care for high-risk children who are in hospital settings. 2. Provide primary care for healthy children. 3. Work toward the goal of informed choices with the family. 4. Obtain a physician consultation for any technical procedures at delivery.
The nurse is instructing a new graduate nurse. Together, they are caring for a client with infective endocarditis. What is a sign of infective endocarditis?
A) Homan's sign B) Splinter hemorrhage C) Precordial pain D) Heart murmur
Which point on the Leadership Grid is proven to consistently be the best form of leadership?
a. Authority compliance b. Country club c. There is no best style d. Middle-of-the-road e. Team behaviors
The use of infliximab (Remicade) leads to an infusion reaction that:
A. can include fever, chills, hives, hypotension, and chest pain. B. can include tremors and seizures. C. can include high blood pressure, renal impairment, and chest pain. D. none of these.