DPC Midterm Exam With 100% Correct Solution
QuEST - ANSWER Quickly and accurately asses the pt.
Evaluate if the pt can have self-care.
Suggest appropriate self-care.
Talk with pt about selected self-care.
SCHOLAR - ANSWER Symptoms
Characteristics
History
Onset
Location
Aggravating
Remitting Factors
MAC - ANSWER Medications
Allergies
Conditions
RICE
When is it appropriate? - ANSWER (for muscle or skeletal pain)
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
(Patient can also apply heat)
Appropriate for pts with an overexertion, muscle or joint injury.
You should apply ice for ___ minutes ___ times daily for ___ days. - ANSWER 10-15
minutes
3-4 times daily
, 1-3 days
Reasons a patient should see a physician for pain instead of using self-care. - ANSWER
Moderate to severe pain (pain score > 6)
Pain that last longer than 10 days
Pain that continues for 7 days with a topical treatment.
Increase intensity or change in pain.
Pelvic or abdominal pain that isn't dysmenorrhea
N/V, fever, or signs of systemic infection
Visually deformed joint, abnormal movement, etc
3rd trimester of pregnancy
< 2 years of age
Mineral Ice, Icy Hot, and Bengay?
Active Ingredient(s)? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER A.I. Menthol
MOA: Produces cooling sensation.
SIG: Apply no more than 3-4 times daily x7d
JointFlex Cream?
AI? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER AI: Camphor
MOA: Produces cooling sensation.
SIG: Apply no more than 3-4 times daily x7d
Zostrix-HP Cream?
AI? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER AI: Capsaicin
MOA: Incite irritation without rubefaction; equally potent to other rebefacients.
SIG: Apply 3-4 times daily x7d for acute pain. Can use longer than 7 days for chronic
pain.
Australian Dream Pain Cream?
AI? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER AI: Histamine dihydrochloride
MOA: Causes vasoconstriction
SIG: Apply 3-4 times daily x7d
QuEST - ANSWER Quickly and accurately asses the pt.
Evaluate if the pt can have self-care.
Suggest appropriate self-care.
Talk with pt about selected self-care.
SCHOLAR - ANSWER Symptoms
Characteristics
History
Onset
Location
Aggravating
Remitting Factors
MAC - ANSWER Medications
Allergies
Conditions
RICE
When is it appropriate? - ANSWER (for muscle or skeletal pain)
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate
(Patient can also apply heat)
Appropriate for pts with an overexertion, muscle or joint injury.
You should apply ice for ___ minutes ___ times daily for ___ days. - ANSWER 10-15
minutes
3-4 times daily
, 1-3 days
Reasons a patient should see a physician for pain instead of using self-care. - ANSWER
Moderate to severe pain (pain score > 6)
Pain that last longer than 10 days
Pain that continues for 7 days with a topical treatment.
Increase intensity or change in pain.
Pelvic or abdominal pain that isn't dysmenorrhea
N/V, fever, or signs of systemic infection
Visually deformed joint, abnormal movement, etc
3rd trimester of pregnancy
< 2 years of age
Mineral Ice, Icy Hot, and Bengay?
Active Ingredient(s)? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER A.I. Menthol
MOA: Produces cooling sensation.
SIG: Apply no more than 3-4 times daily x7d
JointFlex Cream?
AI? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER AI: Camphor
MOA: Produces cooling sensation.
SIG: Apply no more than 3-4 times daily x7d
Zostrix-HP Cream?
AI? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER AI: Capsaicin
MOA: Incite irritation without rubefaction; equally potent to other rebefacients.
SIG: Apply 3-4 times daily x7d for acute pain. Can use longer than 7 days for chronic
pain.
Australian Dream Pain Cream?
AI? MOA? SIG? - ANSWER AI: Histamine dihydrochloride
MOA: Causes vasoconstriction
SIG: Apply 3-4 times daily x7d
