Question 1

Antibiotics are used to help a wound heal faster.Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A)They should be used for all wounds to prevent infections.&#10;B)They should only be used if an infection exists.&#10;C)They only affect bacteria but not healthy host cells.&#10;D)They will not cause bacterial resistance since they are used topically.

Accepted Answer

They can hurt host cells and can cause bacterial resistance.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs would not slow down the healing of a chronic wound?&#10;A)Corticosteroids&#10;B)Calcium channel blockers&#10;C)NSAIDs&#10;D)Immunosupressants

Accepted Answer

Calcium channel blockers have not been shown to have a significant impact on wound healing. In contrast, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, and immunosuppressants can all slow down healing of chronic wounds due to their known effects on inflammation and the immune system.

Question 3

Debridement agents are ______________.&#10;A)enzymes&#10;B)caustic chemicals&#10;C)weak acids&#10;D)a combination of certain metals

Accepted Answer

Debridement agents are enzymes that help break down and remove necrotic tissue from a wound. Caustic chemicals and weak acids may also be used as debridement agents, but they can also damage healthy tissue and delay healing. Metal combinations are not commonly used as debridement agents.

Question 4

Alginate dressings ______________.&#10;A)should be kept in place for at least 1 week&#10;B)turn solid to provide gentle pressure&#10;C)are indicated for dry wounds&#10;D)are very well tolerated by patients

Accepted Answer

They should be changed daily; they turn into a gel and should not be used for dry wounds.

Question 5

Wound dressings ______________.&#10;A)should keep wounds dry&#10;B)should keep wounds moist&#10;C)should prevent drainage from the wound&#10;D)can slightly damage surrounding healthy tissue

Accepted Answer

They should allow drainage and can protect surrounding tissue from maceration.

Question 6

ALUs benefit mostly from ______________.&#10;A)antihypertensive drugs for better control of hypertension&#10;B)beta-blockers to reduce heart rate&#10;C)alpha agonists to increase peripheral resistance&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Since hypertension is a risk factor for ALUs,good blood pressure control with drugs and their proper use by the patient is most beneficial.Alpha agonists and beta-blockers cause vasoconstriction,which would be detrimental.

Question 7

A wound is considered chronic if it has not healed by about 30% in ______________.&#10;A)2-4 weeks&#10;B)4-6 weeks&#10;C)6-8 weeks&#10;D)8-10 weeks

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wound is considered chronic if it...

Question 8

The most distinguishing sign between an inflammation and an infection is ______________.&#10;A)color of redness&#10;B)presence of pus&#10;C)degree of swelling&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

All the others can vary but are not distinct for either an infection or inflammation.

Question 9

For debridement,it is recommended to use ______________.&#10;A)only one agent&#10;B)two agents&#10;C)three agents&#10;D)as many as needed

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to use only one agent for debridement to avoid potential interactions and adverse effects that could occur from combining multiple agents. Additionally, using multiple agents may not necessarily improve the effectiveness of debridement. Therefore, the best choice is to use only one agent for debridement.

Question 10

Pressure can be beneficial in wound healing.Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A)Elastic bandages should be worn if ulcers are associated with arterial disease.&#10;B)Elastic bandages should exert at least 40-60 mm Hg.&#10;C)Pneumatic pressure must be applied constantly.&#10;D)At present, there are no chemical pressure dressings.

Accepted Answer

They are not to be used in the presence of arterial disease,can be used intermittently if patient is too uncomfortable with constant pressure and pressure dressings are available which contain a chemical composition that solidifies when dry.

Question 11

ALUs ______________.&#10;A)are often associated with use of antihypertensive drugs&#10;B)can be helped by revascularization&#10;C)debridement should be done before re-vascularization&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of ALUs ______________.&#10;A)are often associated with use of...

Question 12

Which of the following has been shown to significantly promote wound healing?&#10;A)Silver based dressings&#10;B)Human platelet derived growth factor&#10;C)Human growth factor&#10;D)Interferons

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following has been shown...

Question 13

To clean a wound,saline or tap water can be used.Studies have shown that ______________.&#10;A)tap water is superior to saline&#10;B)saline is superior to tap water&#10;C)both are equally effective&#10;D)both are actually detrimental in wound healing

Accepted Answer

The answer of To clean a wound,saline or tap water...

Deck 25: Topical Drugs and Treatments Used in Wound Management