Module 9 N5334 Questions and
Correct Answers.
Jade is a nasal methicillin resistant staphylococcus (MRSA) carrier. Treatment to eradicate nasal
MRSA is mupirocin. Patient education regarding treating nasal MRSA includes: - Answer
Insert 1/2 of the dose in each nostril twice per day
When prescribing Griseofulvin to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient's parent
to: - Answer Griseofulvin is best absorbed and ingested with high fat food
First-line therapy for treating topical fungal infections such as tinea corporis or tinea pedis
would be: - Answer OTC topical azole (Clotrimazole, Miconazole)
Erika has been prescribed Isotretinoin by her dermatologist and is presenting to you with
symptoms of sadness and depression. A Beck's Depression Scale indicates she has mild to
moderate depression. What would you do at this point? - Answer Contact her dermatologist
about discontinuing the Isotretinion
David is a 26 year old competitive rumor who presents with a complaint of pain in his hip since
he fell running. Isotretinoin is the only medicine he is taking. He is for severe acne. What should
you be concerned for? - Answer He is at risk for bone injuries and needs to be evaluated for
fracture
Jose has had eczema for many years and reports that he thinks his corticosteroid cream is not
working as well as it previously was. He may be building a tolerance to the steroids. Treatment
options include: - Answer Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of application
Topical diphenhydramine is available OTC to treat itching. Patients or parents should be
instructed regarding the use of topical diphenhydramine that: - Answer Topical
diphenhydramine should not be used in children younger than the age of 2
When prescribing Permethrin 5% cream for scabies, patient education should include: - Answer
All members of the household and person al contacts should be treated
Topical immunomodulators such as Pimecrolimus or Tacrolimus are used for: - Answer Short-
term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis
Correct Answers.
Jade is a nasal methicillin resistant staphylococcus (MRSA) carrier. Treatment to eradicate nasal
MRSA is mupirocin. Patient education regarding treating nasal MRSA includes: - Answer
Insert 1/2 of the dose in each nostril twice per day
When prescribing Griseofulvin to treat tinea capitis it is critical to instruct the patient's parent
to: - Answer Griseofulvin is best absorbed and ingested with high fat food
First-line therapy for treating topical fungal infections such as tinea corporis or tinea pedis
would be: - Answer OTC topical azole (Clotrimazole, Miconazole)
Erika has been prescribed Isotretinoin by her dermatologist and is presenting to you with
symptoms of sadness and depression. A Beck's Depression Scale indicates she has mild to
moderate depression. What would you do at this point? - Answer Contact her dermatologist
about discontinuing the Isotretinion
David is a 26 year old competitive rumor who presents with a complaint of pain in his hip since
he fell running. Isotretinoin is the only medicine he is taking. He is for severe acne. What should
you be concerned for? - Answer He is at risk for bone injuries and needs to be evaluated for
fracture
Jose has had eczema for many years and reports that he thinks his corticosteroid cream is not
working as well as it previously was. He may be building a tolerance to the steroids. Treatment
options include: - Answer Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of application
Topical diphenhydramine is available OTC to treat itching. Patients or parents should be
instructed regarding the use of topical diphenhydramine that: - Answer Topical
diphenhydramine should not be used in children younger than the age of 2
When prescribing Permethrin 5% cream for scabies, patient education should include: - Answer
All members of the household and person al contacts should be treated
Topical immunomodulators such as Pimecrolimus or Tacrolimus are used for: - Answer Short-
term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis
