Questions from OTC Jeopardy Flashcards
ASA has potential to cause this condition in patients under age 16
Reye’s Syndrome
List 3 risk factors that put patients at increased risk for GI bleed when used a NSAID/ASA
- history of GI or peptic ulcer
- anticoagulants
- age >60
- H. pylori
- Rhumatoid arthritis
- NSAID-related dyspepsia
- alcohol use >3/day
- higher dose/longer use
What are 2 non-pharmacological methods to help relieve symptoms of fever?
- replenish fluids
- lower temperatuer in room
- wear light clothing
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
- ethyl alcohol (20-70%)
- isopropyl alcohol (70-%)
- povidone-iodine (betadine)
What are some exclusions of care for self-treatment of atopic dermatitis?
- severe intense pruritis
- presence of infection
- involvement of >20% of the body
Patients using this OTC acne treatment product should be counseled on increased photosensitivity and potential bleaching of clothes, hair, fabric, etc
benzoyle peroxide
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
D. patient with temp >104
Name 5 exacerbating factors of acne
- oil-based products on skin
- exposure to dirt
- certain chemicals
- vaporized oils
- medications
- high humidity
- prolonged sweating
- increased androgen levels
Dustin is 5 yo and weighs 19 kg. His pediatrician recommended an OTC fever agent. List each fever reducer, route, dose, and frequency
- Acetaminophen 190-285 mg po q4-6h (10-5mg/kg q4-6h)
- Ibuprofen 95-190 mg po q6-8h (5-10mg/kg q6-8h)
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?
-neomycin and any topical anesthetics
What is the maximum dose of naproxen in the elderly?
440 mg/day
Which route of temperature measurement is considered the gold standard?
rectal
This type of dermatitis can present after one exposure and is commonly occupationally related
irritant contact dermatitis
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
C. pts with burns involving hands or feet
List counseling points rgarding sunscreen use:
- 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