SOUTH UNIVERSITY SAVANNAH NSG 6005 DERMATOLOGY QUESTIONS – APEA
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NSG6005 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
Dermatology questions-APEA
1. Topical permethrin should be avoided in patients with an allergy to:
Ragweed
2. The best choice for the relief of painful oral lesions associated with hand foot and
mouth disease in children is:
Oral acetaminophen
3. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac wash) is classified as a
topical: Antimicrobial
4. As an example of a first-generation cephalosporin
is: Cephalexin (Keflex)
5. Which of the following antibiotics is NOT approved for the treatment of acne
vulgaris? Metronidazole (Flagyl)
6. Which statement about the action of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream is TRUE?
It acts by damaging the cell membrane and cell wall- Mechanism of action is unknown!
7. A patient received a prescription for clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide topical with orders
to dispense 2 containers. Until ready for the use, the patient should store the additional
container:
In the refrigerator
8. The best medication choice for the treatment of acne in hair areas
is: Clindamycin phosphate (Clindamycin foam)
9. Patients should be advised that clindamycin (Cleocin) should be administered
with: A full glass of water
10. Laboratory monitoring for a patient on cephalexin (Keflex) should include:
PT/INR-may be associated with increase INR especially in nutritionally deficit patients,
with prolonged treatment, and in patients with hepatic or renal disease.
11. Children receiving griseofulvin (Granulin V) for the treatment of tinea capitis should
be monitored for:
Clay-colored stools- Can cause hepatotoxicity
12. Which of the following conditions is NOT a side effect of long-term use of
topical steroids:
Hypotrichosis
13. Diclofenac (Solaraze), a topical anti-inflammatory, is used in the treatment
of: Actinic keratosis
14. Prednisolone topical cream belongs to which of the following drug
classes? Glucocorticoids
15. Which of the following statements about systemic clindamycin (Cleocin) is true?
Colitis related to clindamycin (cleocin) may occur more than 2 months after cessation
of therapy
16. The Fingertip Unit (FTU) method is used when prescribing topical medications. If one
arm equals 3 fingertips, approximately how many grams will need to be prescribed for
, a man who needs BID application to one arm for 7 days?
21 grams
17. High-potency topical corticosteroids:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NSG6005 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE TEST
2026/2027
Dermatology questions-APEA
1. Topical permethrin should be avoided in patients with an allergy to:
Ragweed
2. The best choice for the relief of painful oral lesions associated with hand foot and
mouth disease in children is:
Oral acetaminophen
3. Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac wash) is classified as a
topical: Antimicrobial
4. As an example of a first-generation cephalosporin
is: Cephalexin (Keflex)
5. Which of the following antibiotics is NOT approved for the treatment of acne
vulgaris? Metronidazole (Flagyl)
6. Which statement about the action of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream is TRUE?
It acts by damaging the cell membrane and cell wall- Mechanism of action is unknown!
7. A patient received a prescription for clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide topical with orders
to dispense 2 containers. Until ready for the use, the patient should store the additional
container:
In the refrigerator
8. The best medication choice for the treatment of acne in hair areas
is: Clindamycin phosphate (Clindamycin foam)
9. Patients should be advised that clindamycin (Cleocin) should be administered
with: A full glass of water
10. Laboratory monitoring for a patient on cephalexin (Keflex) should include:
PT/INR-may be associated with increase INR especially in nutritionally deficit patients,
with prolonged treatment, and in patients with hepatic or renal disease.
11. Children receiving griseofulvin (Granulin V) for the treatment of tinea capitis should
be monitored for:
Clay-colored stools- Can cause hepatotoxicity
12. Which of the following conditions is NOT a side effect of long-term use of
topical steroids:
Hypotrichosis
13. Diclofenac (Solaraze), a topical anti-inflammatory, is used in the treatment
of: Actinic keratosis
14. Prednisolone topical cream belongs to which of the following drug
classes? Glucocorticoids
15. Which of the following statements about systemic clindamycin (Cleocin) is true?
Colitis related to clindamycin (cleocin) may occur more than 2 months after cessation
of therapy
16. The Fingertip Unit (FTU) method is used when prescribing topical medications. If one
arm equals 3 fingertips, approximately how many grams will need to be prescribed for
, a man who needs BID application to one arm for 7 days?
21 grams
17. High-potency topical corticosteroids:
