Topicals Flashcards
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.
B. 4 grams up to four times per day.
What is the typical duration of treatment when using moxifloxacin ophthalmic drops? A. 3 days B. 5 days C. 7 days D. 2 weeks
C. 7 days
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.
C. Pataday is dosed once a day and Patanol is twice a day.
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.
C. Invert vial to form a white, opaque emulsion before using.
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
C. The iris may change to a brown color after use.
Hydrocortisone Brand Name
Anusol-HC
Clotrimazole and betamethasone diproprionate Brand Name
Lotrisone
Mupirocin Brand Name
Bactroban
Clobetasol propionate Brand Name
Temovate
After using nasal mupirocin, a patient should press and release their nostrils repeatedly for one minute after applying the medication.
True
False
True
Hydrocortisone can be used for which of the following? A. Hemorhoids B. Anal pruritus C. Proctitis D. All of the above
D. All of the above
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.
C. Apply generously to moist lesions three times per day.
Mycolog II is a topical A. antibiotic B. antifungal C. anti-inflammatory D. None of the above
B. antifungal
Vigamox is also known as A. Moxifloxacin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Levofloxacin D. Vigafloxacin
A. Moxifloxacin
Brimonidine tartrate Brand Name
Alphagan P
Timolol maleate Brand Name
Timoptic
Travoprost Brand Name
Travatan Z
Bimatoprost Brand Name
Lumigan
Latanoprost Brand Name
Xalatan
Cyclosporine emulsion is used to increase tear production.
True
False
True
Latanoprost is used for A. Glaucoma B. Allergies C. Infections D. Dry eyes
A. Glaucoma
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.
D. Systemic beta blockers may have additive effects.
The Z in Travatan Z stands for sofZia, which is a type of preservative.
True
False
False
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.
D. 4 weeks.
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.
A. Avoid use around his or her eyes.
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
B. Eye pruritis
30% of patients taking Cosopt will report taste changes while taking the medication.
True
False
True
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
A. Dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate
Lotrisone can be used for diaper dermatitis.
True
False
False
Lidex is what type of medication? A. Anti-inflammatory B. Antibiotic C. Antifungal D. Corticosteroid
A. Anti-inflammatory
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.
B. One drop into affected eye once daily in the evening.
Triamcinolone acetonide is available in which of the following dosage forms?
A. Ointment
B. Dental paste
C. Injection
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
