Chapter 18A - Medications

Question 0

What astringent, also known as Burow’s Solution and Domeboro, is used as a wet to dry dressing for relief of inflammatory conditions of the skin, such as athlete’s foot, poison ivy, swelling, external otitis, bruises and insect bites?

Answer 0

Aluminum Acetate Solution

Question 1

What medication class causes shrinkage of the skin and mucous membranes; mainly used to stop seepage, weeping, or discharge from mucous membranes?

Answer 1

Astringents

Question 2

What topical astringent and protectant, also known as Calamine Lotion, is used to treat various skin affliction such as blistered, raw, or oozing areas in the same way as aluminum acetate solution?

Answer 2

Calamine, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, and Bentonite Magma in Calcium Hydroxide

Question 3

What medication class are bland or fatty substances that may be applied to the skin to make it more pliable and soft; available in ointments, creams, or lotions?

Answer 3

Emollients

Question 4

What emollient has a pleasant odor, also known as Cocoa Butter, that treats chapped skin and lips, cracked nipples, or minor irritated or abraded skin areas?

Answer 4

Theobroma oil

Question 5

What emollient, also known as Petroleum Jelly, provides highly occlusive, protective barriers that is used as an ointment base, that may not release some drugs?

Answer 5

Petrolatum

Question 6

What emollient is a white petrolatum containing 20% ______ _______ powder and is the ideal for protecting the skin and relieving chafing?

Answer 6

Zinc Oxide

Question 7

Which medication class are more accurately known as bronchomucotropic agents that assist in the removal of secretions or exudates from the trachea, bronchi, or lungs?

Answer 7

Expectorants

Question 8

Which medication class inhibit or suppress the act of coughing?

Answer 8

Antitussives

Question 9

In this drug combination (Robitussin DM), Guaifenesin acts as an expectorant that relieve dry, non-productive cough, and in the presence of mucous in the respiratory tract. _______________ is a synthetic non-narcotic derivative of codeine that acts as an antitussive controlling non-productive coughs by soothing minor throat and bronchial irritations?

Answer 9

Guaifenesin and dextromethoophan

Question 10

In this drug combination (Robitussin AC) to relieve the symptoms of the common cold, Guafenesin is an expectorant, and ____________ ______________ is a narcotic antitussive. Patients must be advised that if abused, could cause dependency.

Answer 10

Guaifenesin and codeine phosphate

Question 11

Which medication class that are often combined with antihistamines reduces congestion and the swelling of mucous membranes, promote nasal or sinus drainage, and relieve Eustachian tube congestion due to the common cold, allergies, and sinusitis?

Answer 11

Nasal Decongestants

Question 12

What nasal decongestant, also known as “Sudafed”, is indicated for symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to the common cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies?

Answer 12

Pseudophedrine Hydrochloride

Question 13

In this drug combination, Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (nasal decongestant) reduces congestion and swelling of mucous membranes, and ____________ Hydrochloride is antihistamine that promotes drying of mucous membranes. Together

Answer 13

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