chapter 12 Skin Medications

Question 1

antipruritic

Answer 1

Relieve discomfort from dermatitis

Question 2

Corticosteroids

Answer 2

Used both topically and systemically to treat dermatological disorders associated with allergic reactions

Question 3

Emollients and protectants

Answer 3

Soothe irritation

Question 4

Keratolytic

Answer 4

Loosen epithelial irritation

Question 5

Scabicides and pediculicides

Answer 5

Treat scabies or lice

Question 6

Enzymatic

Answer 6

Promote the removal of necrotic/ fibrous tissue

Question 7

Local anti-infectives

Answer 7

Treat and prevent fungal, bacterial, and viral infections

Question 8

Burn medications

Answer 8

Prevent or treat infections

Question 9

Antibacterial agents

Answer 9

Treat acne

Question 10

safest treatment of scabies in an extended care facility

Answer 10

Ivermectin

Question 11

Which category of topical skin preparation is used to protect the skin and soothe irritation?

Answer 11

Emollient

Question 12

Oral antiviral medications are most effective if started within how many hours of the onset of symptoms?

Answer 12

48

Question 13

Collagenase (Santyl) would be indicated to treat:

Answer 13

Necrotic tissue

Question 14

Which action should a patient take after using a nystatin oral preparation?

Answer 14

Maintain NPO for at least 1 hour

Question 15

Which antipruritic would be most likely to cause a hypersensitivity reaction?

Answer 15

Benzocaine

Question 16

Which preparation is used to prevent an infant from developing diaper rash?

Answer 16

Protectant

Question 17

Which of the following is an antibacterial cream used topically to treat impetigo?

Answer 17

Bactroban

Question 18

Patients with mild acne would most likely be treated with:

Answer 18

Benzoyl peroxide