Quiz 4

Question 1

Methotrexate adverse reactions

Answer 1

photosensitivity

Question 2

eczema

Answer 2

more likely to occur with asthma and hay fever

Question 3

tazarotene

Answer 3

need contraception
TERATOGENIC

Question 4

isotrtinoin

Answer 4

TERATOGENIC: must use two forms of birth control !
Can not get pregnant for two years after using this medication.
suicidal ideation and or depression come see your provider
No sun exposure

Question 5

Psoriasis education

Answer 5

No hot water
do not pick scaley, silvery lesions, no essential oils or scents, baths with emollients, and oatmeal

Question 6

PUVA

Answer 6

May need to stop light therapy inflammation occurs.
Use eye protection
Limit sun exposure
Give methoxsalen 1 hr. prior
Treatments are two to three days a week but not consecutive.

Question 7

betamethasone patient teaching

Answer 7

Thining of the skin if used for long her
Only apply to effected areas.
Only keep medication on for 8 hours
Cover with plastic wrap

Question 8

Ointment or cream topicals?

Answer 8

ointment will hold moisture longer than a cream.

Question 9

Lichenification

Answer 9

is likely to occur in areas where the patients scratches the skin often. Seen with atopic dermatitis

Question 10

Contact dermatitis

Answer 10

Patient is likely to identify irritant by keeping a journal. Generally only in spots they have come into contact with irritant

Question 11

Priority actions for a patient with rash on chest and neck?

Answer 11

Airway give epinephrine

Question 12

When to take diphenhydramine

Answer 12

At night time due to sleepiness

Question 13

Risk factor for atopic dermatitis

Answer 13

genetics, infections, skin trauma

Question 14

Interventions for diaper dermatitis (diaper rash)

Answer 14

Take a cool tepid bath, cool compress, desitin, antihistamine to reduce itching

Question 15

Standard precautions

Answer 15

gloves
hand hygiene