Questions from OTC Jeopardy Flashcards

1
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ASA has potential to cause this condition in patients under age 16

A

Reye’s Syndrome

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2
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List 3 risk factors that put patients at increased risk for GI bleed when used a NSAID/ASA

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  • history of GI or peptic ulcer
  • anticoagulants
  • age >60
  • H. pylori
  • Rhumatoid arthritis
  • NSAID-related dyspepsia
  • alcohol use >3/day
  • higher dose/longer use
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3
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What are 2 non-pharmacological methods to help relieve symptoms of fever?

A
  • replenish fluids
  • lower temperatuer in room
  • wear light clothing
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4
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If soapy/runny water is not available, name an OTC antiseptic that could be used to clean the skin around a wound that is bactericidal

A
  • ethyl alcohol (20-70%)
  • isopropyl alcohol (70-%)
  • povidone-iodine (betadine)
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5
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What are some exclusions of care for self-treatment of atopic dermatitis?

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  • severe intense pruritis
  • presence of infection
  • involvement of >20% of the body
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6
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Patients using this OTC acne treatment product should be counseled on increased photosensitivity and potential bleaching of clothes, hair, fabric, etc

A

benzoyle peroxide

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7
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Which is an exclusion of self-care?

A. patient with fever >2 days

B. patient with oral temp <101

C. patient >6 months with rectal temp <100

D. patient with temp >104

A

D. patient with temp >104

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8
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Name 5 exacerbating factors of acne

A
  • oil-based products on skin
  • exposure to dirt
  • certain chemicals
  • vaporized oils
  • medications
  • high humidity
  • prolonged sweating
  • increased androgen levels
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9
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Dustin is 5 yo and weighs 19 kg. His pediatrician recommended an OTC fever agent. List each fever reducer, route, dose, and frequency

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  • Acetaminophen 190-285 mg po q4-6h (10-5mg/kg q4-6h)
  • Ibuprofen 95-190 mg po q6-8h (5-10mg/kg q6-8h)
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10
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A patients skin is highly sensitive but wants to use a topical antibiotic on their cut. Which ingredients might you consider avoiding in the agent you recommend?

A

-neomycin and any topical anesthetics

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11
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What is the maximum dose of naproxen in the elderly?

A

440 mg/day

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12
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Which route of temperature measurement is considered the gold standard?

A

rectal

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13
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This type of dermatitis can present after one exposure and is commonly occupationally related

A

irritant contact dermatitis

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14
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Which is an exclusion of self-care for treatment of burns?

A. Pt with hypothyroidism

B. Pts 55 and older

C. Pts with burns involving hands or feet

D. Pts with asthma

A

C. pts with burns involving hands or feet

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15
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List counseling points rgarding sunscreen use:

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  • apply 15-30 min before sun exposure and after swimming, sweating, toweling, and every 2 hours minimum
  • apply 1 oz to entire body (~4.5 tsp)
  • lips and scalp
  • consider physical sunscreen if previous hypersensitivity to rxn chemical
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16
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This cleanser must be used for minimum 2 minutes to effectively remove urushiol after exposure

A

Tecnu (Ivyblock)

17
Q

List 3 signs and symptoms of dehydration

A
  • decrased skin turgor
  • dry mouth of cracked lips
  • thirst
  • urinating less often or having dark yellow or brown urine
  • no tears when a child cries
  • sunken eyes
  • tired or confused, dizzy, or light-headed
  • babies with sunken fontanel
18
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Grace wants a sunscreeen product that will help protect her from burning so she can enjoy her vacation in the Bahamas. What are 2 important characterisitics that she should look for in a sunscreen?

A
  • SPF high enough to keep pt from burning (at least SPF 15)
  • Labeling that claims broad spectrum
19
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A patient with light colored hair should be counseled on ths possible adverse effect when using selenium sulfide

A

-hair discoloration may occur and must be rinsed thorougly

20
Q

This condition often presents as redness and chapping in the cheeks of infants

A

atopic dermatitis

21
Q

This barrier product can be used to protect agains exposure to poison ivy

A

Ivy Block (bentoquatam 5%)

22
Q

List 3 common drug interactions associated with NSAIDs

A
  • ASA
  • PPIs
  • antihypertensives (ACEIs, ARBs)
  • anticoagulants
  • methotrexate
  • digoxin
  • lithium
23
Q

Describe the most common presentation of tinea pedis

A
  • athletes foot
  • fissures
  • scaling
  • malodor
  • itching/stinging
  • maceration of interdigital spaces
24
Q

Which of the following is not an exclusion of self-treatemnt for tinea infections?

A. nails or scalp invovled

B. Pts with diabetes

C. signs of possible bacterial infection

D. trunk involvement

A

D. trunk involvement

25
Q

List 2 OTC treatment options for self-treatment of plantar wart

A
  • cryotherapy
  • salicylic acid
26
Q

List 2 non-pharmacological treatments for an insect sting

A
  • remove stinger via credit card method ASAP
  • apply ice or ice pack in 10 minute invervals
27
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