Topicals

Question 1

What is the correct dosing of Voltaren gel for osteoarthritis of the knees?
 A.  2 grams up to four times per day. 	
 B.  4 grams up to four times per day. 	
 C.  8 grams up to four times per day. 	
 D.  16 grams up to four times per day.

Answer 1

B. 4 grams up to four times per day.

Question 2

What is the typical duration of treatment when using moxifloxacin ophthalmic drops?
 A.  3 days 	
 B.  5 days 	
 C.  7 days 	
 D.  2 weeks

Answer 2

C. 7 days

Question 3

What is the difference between Patanol and Pataday?
A. Pataday is for infections and Patanol is for allergies.
B. Pataday has a different active ingredient than Patanol.
C. Pataday is dosed once a day and Patanol is twice a day.
D. There are no differences between the two medications.

Answer 3

C. Pataday is dosed once a day and Patanol is twice a day.

Question 4

Which of the following is an important counseling point for a patient taking ophthalmic cyclosporine?
A. Take it once daily in the morning for dry eyes.
B. Save open vials to use at a later time.
C. Invert vial to form a white, opaque emulsion before using.
D. A 5 minute interval should be allowed between using cyclosporine and other eye medications.

Answer 4

C. Invert vial to form a white, opaque emulsion before using.

Question 5

Which of the following is/are important counseling pointsfor a patient taking Xalatan?
A. Store unopened vials at room temperature.
B. After instilling the drops, close eyes tightly to keep the medication in place.
C. The iris may change to a brown color after use.
D. All of the above

Answer 5

C. The iris may change to a brown color after use.

Question 6

Hydrocortisone Brand Name

Answer 6

Anusol-HC

Question 7

Clotrimazole and betamethasone diproprionate Brand Name

Answer 7

Lotrisone

Question 8

Mupirocin Brand Name

Answer 8

Bactroban

Question 9

Clobetasol propionate Brand Name

Answer 9

Temovate

Question 10

After using nasal mupirocin, a patient should press and release their nostrils repeatedly for one minute after applying the medication.
True
False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Hydrocortisone can be used for which of the following?
 A.  Hemorhoids 	
 B.  Anal pruritus 	
 C.  Proctitis 	
 D.  All of the above

Answer 11

D. All of the above

Question 12

How should nystatin topical powder be applied?
A. Apply only a small amount to intact skin.
B. Apply generously to intact skin three times per day.
C. Apply generously to moist lesions three times per day.
D. Apply as a preventive powder to prevent infection.

Answer 12

C. Apply generously to moist lesions three times per day.

Question 13

Mycolog II is a topical
 A.  antibiotic 	
 B.  antifungal 	
 C.  anti-inflammatory 	
 D.  None of the above

Answer 13

B. antifungal

Question 14

Vigamox is also known as
 A.  Moxifloxacin 	
 B.  Ciprofloxacin 	
 C.  Levofloxacin 	
 D.  Vigafloxacin

Answer 14

A. Moxifloxacin

Question 15

Brimonidine tartrate Brand Name

Answer 15

Alphagan P

Question 16

Timolol maleate Brand Name

Answer 16

Timoptic

Question 17

Travoprost Brand Name

Answer 17

Travatan Z

Question 18

Bimatoprost Brand Name

Answer 18

Lumigan

Question 19

Latanoprost Brand Name

Answer 19

Xalatan

Question 20

Cyclosporine emulsion is used to increase tear production.
True
False

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Latanoprost is used for
 A.  Glaucoma 	
 B.  Allergies 	
 C.  Infections 	
 D.  Dry eyes

Answer 21

A. Glaucoma

Question 22

Which of the following is an important counseling point for Timoptic?
A. The patient should use one drop in the affected eye three times per day.
B. It can be safetly used in patients with severe COPD.
C. It is a selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker.
D. Systemic beta blockers may have additive effects.

Answer 22

D. Systemic beta blockers may have additive effects.

Question 23

The Z in Travatan Z stands for sofZia, which is a type of preservative.
True
False

Answer 23

False

Question 24

Temovate cannot be used for more than how many weeks when used for plaque-type psoriasis?
 A.  1 week. 	
 B.  2 weeks. 	
 C.  3 weeks. 	
 D.  4 weeks.

Answer 24

D. 4 weeks.

Question 25

A patient taking Kenalog should be counseled to
A. Avoid use around his or her eyes.
B. Use tight, occlusive dressing after application of the medication.
C. Use large amounts on the affected area
D. All of the above.

Answer 25

A. Avoid use around his or her eyes.

Question 26

Which of the following is/are the most common adverse effect from Alphagan P? 
 A.  Burning sensation 	
 B.  Eye pruritis 	
 C.  Visual disturbances 	
 D.  All of the above

Answer 26

B. Eye pruritis

Question 27

30% of patients taking Cosopt will report taste changes while taking the medication.
True
False

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Which of the following are the correct active ingredients of Cosopt?
A. Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate
B. Travoprost and timolol maleate
C. Brimonidine tartrate and cortisone
D. Cyclosporine emulsions

Answer 28

A. Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate

Question 29

Lotrisone can be used for diaper dermatitis.
True
False

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Lidex is what type of medication?
 A.  Anti-inflammatory 	
 B.  Antibiotic 	
 C.  Antifungal 	
 D.  Corticosteroid

Answer 30

A. Anti-inflammatory

Question 31

What is the dose for Travatan Z?
A. One drop into affected eye twice daily in the morning and evening.
B. One drop into affected eye once daily in the evening.
C. One drop into affected eye three times per day.
D. None of the above.

Answer 31

B. One drop into affected eye once daily in the evening.

Question 32

Triamcinolone acetonide is available in which of the following dosage forms?

A. Ointment
B. Dental paste
C. Injection
D. All of the above

Answer 32

D. All of the above