Deck 20: Topical Medications

Question 1

A patient comes into the clinic to renew her prescription for her chronic psoriasis condition.She is likely being treated with which of the following?

A) An antipsoriatic
B) A scabicide
C) A pediculicide
D) Steroids

Answer 1

An antipsoriatic

Question 2

An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes.She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition.Since there is no infection in her eyes,the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following?

A) An antiinfective
B) Artificial tears
C) An antiviral
D) An antiseptic

Answer 2

Artificial tears

Question 3

The nurse would expect the health care provider to order which medication for relief of dry mouth?

A) Salivart
B) Cepacol
C) Orajel
D) Proxigel

Answer 3

Salivart

Question 4

A scabicide such as Eurax is usually prescribed with which of the following frequencies? What is the typical administration frequency of a scabicide?

A) Daily for 3 days
B) One to two applications only
C) Twice a day for 1 week
D) Four times a day for 2 days

Question 5

What should a patient using a transdermal nicotine patch be instructed not to do?

A) Smoke
B) Drink caffeine
C) Drink alcohol
D) Go out into the sun

Question 6

How are vitamin E preparations used for treatment of the skin?

A) Add smoothness
B) Hydrate
C) Lighten
D) Remove marks

Question 7

A 15-year-old patient is started on adapalene (Differin)for which of the following skin conditions?

A) Pediculosis
B) Ringworm
C) Acne
D) Scabies

Question 8

In glaucoma,miotic drugs such as carbachol are used for which of the following purposes?

A) To reduce intraocular pressure
B) To increase secretion in dry eyes
C) To remove redness from the eyes
D) To decrease aqueous humor inflow

Question 9

An anorectal preparation may be prescribed for a person with which condition?

A) Constipation
B) Hemorrhoids
C) Bowel incontinence
D) Polyps

Question 10

Salicylic acid is used in the treatment of which of the following conditions of the foot?

A) Ingrown toenails
B) Hammer toe
C) Bunions
D) Calluses

Question 11

A patient is instructed to take an oral troche by which means?

A) Dissolving it slowly in the mouth
B) Chewing and swallowing it
C) Holding it under the tongue for 1 minute
D) Swallowing it whole with 8 oz of water

Question 12

Preparations labeled "otic" are administered by which route?

A) By mouth
B) In the ear
C) In the eye
D) Rectally

Question 13

The nurse explains to the patient the procedure she will use to apply a wet dressing to his open wound.The nurse will use which of the following solutions?

A) Salicylic acid
B) Colloidal bath
C) Burow's solution
D) Urea

Question 14

The nurse explains to the patient that the medication prescribed for his glaucoma will produce an abnormal dilation of the pupil and trouble switching from near vision to far and back.This patient has which of the following conditions?

A) Conjunctivitis
B) Miosis
C) Mydriasis
D) Cataract

Question 15

Acyclovir ointment is prescribed for the treatment of which condition?

A) Chickenpox
B) Eczema
C) Psoriasis
D) Herpes simplex

Question 16

Increased intraocular pressure is a sign of which of the following eye conditions?

A) Dry eye
B) Dilating pupil
C) Cataract
D) Glaucoma

Question 17

Which topical medication is used to treat pruritus?

A) Benzoyl peroxide
B) Burow solution
C) A colloidal bath
D) Silver nitrate

Question 18

Silvadene is used in treatment of which skin problem?

A) Herpes simplex lesions
B) Hives
C) Burns
D) Bee stings

Question 19

A patient complains of dry eyes.Which over-the-counter product may provide relief?

A) Visine
B) Allerest
C) Tears Plus
D) OcuClear

Question 20

A young patient comes into the clinic complaining of acne.He is started on Differin.What should the nurse instruct him to do?

A) Wash the face and apply gel.
B) Apply gel and do not wash off for 8 hours.
C) Apply gel and use a cold compress.
D) Use gel only; no washing is necessary.

Question 21

Trifluridine is an antiviral agent that is used in the eyes to treat what condition?

A) Dry eye
B) Corneal ulcers
C) Conjunctivitis
D) Inflammation

Question 22

What are the actions of silver nitrate? (Select all that apply.)

A) Germicidal
B) Emollient
C) Astringent
D) Cauterizing
E) Antiinflammatory

Question 23

The nurse is providing education for a patient diagnosed with venereal warts.The patient was prescribed Condylox (podofilox)for treatment.Which statement made by the nurse is correct regarding this medication?

A) "This medication is to be taken daily by mouth."
B) "Apply to the affected area as needed with a cotton-tipped applicator."
C) "Apply solution or gel to venereal warts morning and evening with a cotton-tipped applicator."
D) "Apply medication with a cotton-tipped applicator and then wipe off after 30 minutes."

Question 24

A patient on antibiotics for a few weeks develops a fungal infection in the mouth.The health care provider would order which medication to treat oral thrush?

A) Nystatin
B) Peroxide
C) Betadine
D) Cepacol

Question 25

Which teaching points should the nurse include for a patient using Burow's solution for wet soaks to treat inflammation of the skin? (Select all that apply.)

A) Use a single layer of dressings.
B) Moisten multiple layers of dressings.
C) Reapply every 15 to 30 minutes for 4 to 8 hours.
D) These dressings will promote circulation and provide warmth.
E) Prevent rapid drying and cooling.

Question 26

Which medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for a patient suffering from seasonal allergies?

A) Fluorescein
B) Keralac
C) Ketorolac
D) Silver nitrate

Question 27

A patient comes to the outpatient eye clinic with a foreign body in the eye.Which medication does the nurse anticipate the physician is likely to use before removing it?

A) Proparacaine
B) Bacitracin
C) Ganciclovir
D) Dexamethasone

Question 28

What are the functions of the integumentary system? (Select all that apply.)

A) Prevents water loss
B) Produces chemicals to develop into vitamin D
C) Enhances bacterial invasion
D) Regulates temperature
E) Protects the body