AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Respiratory Prescribing (Questions 100) 2025/2026
Question:
Treatment of Bordetella pertussis in a patient with a hypersensitivity to
macrolides is: doxycycline.
clindamycin
(Cleocin).
metronidazole
(Flagyl).
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim). Correct
Explanation:
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim) is an alternative choice for patients in
whom a macrolide is contraindicated.
Question:
The mainstay of treatment in the management of mild and moderate croup is
symptomatic relief that includes:
antibiotics.
beta-2 agonists.
corticosteroids.
Correct
decongestants.
Explanation:
The mainstay of treatment in the management of mild and moderate croup is
symptomatic relief, which includes corticosteroids (inhaled or oral). Antibiotics,
beta-2 agonists and decongestants have not been studied, and their use is
discouraged.
Question:
In adults with community-acquired pneumonia in which B-lactamase
producing Haemophilus influenzae is identified as the causative
organism, the outpatient treatment of choice is:
amoxicillin (Amoxil).
azithromycin
(Zithromax). Cefixime
(Suprax). Correct
oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
Explanation:
The treatment of choice in adults with B-lactamase producing Haemophilus
influenzae community acquired pneumonia is cefixime (Suprax). Amoxicillin is
recommended in the presence of non-B-lactamase producing Haemophilus
influenzae. Alternate antibiotics include fluoroquinolones (ie. moxifloxacin
[Avelox]), doxycycline, azithromycin and clarithromycin.