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PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 RASMUSSEN LATEST
2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (GRADED A+)
Which term describes the method used to calculate the percentage
of body surface affected by burns? - ANSWER-Rule of Nines
Which is a parasitic infestation caused by the itch mite? -
ANSWER-Scabies
Which is another term for urticaria? - ANSWER-Hives
Betadine, Neosporin, Neo-Polycin, and Mycitracin are
antiseptics/antimicrobials that can be used to treat: - ANSWER-
Minor wounds
Which term describes an excess of the protein keratin in the
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epidermis? - ANSWER-Scaling
Exposure to the sun and alcohol consumption must be avoided by
patients who are prescribed which medication? - ANSWER-
Accutane
Which sign/symptom occurs with partial-thickness burns? -
ANSWER-Blisters
Which is the minimum recommended sun protection factor as set
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? - ANSWER-SPF 15
Desitin, Vasoline, and zinc oxide are all protectives used to treat: -
ANSWER-Diaper Rash
Which term is NOT used to describe impaired skin integrity caused
by prolonged pressure that damages skin and underlying tissue? -
ANSWER-Dermal Ulcer
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Which treatment is best cure for pressure ulcers? - ANSWER-
Prevention
Which type of topical medications inhibits the growth of
microorganisms on skin surfaces? - ANSWER-Antiseptics
Fatigue, emotions, and sensitivity to some substances in the
environment can result in: - ANSWER-Hives
Which topical medications kill insect parasites that infest the skin?
- ANSWER-Miticides
Which term describes a discoloration, or bruising, of the skin
caused by leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue? -
ANSWER-Ecchymosis
Which term describes a bacterial infection of the eyelids that
causes crusting, redness, and irritation of the eyelids? - ANSWER-
Blepharitis
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Which term is used to describe an extreme sensitivity to light? -
ANSWER-Photophobia
Which of the following means dizziness? - ANSWER-Vertigo
Tobramycin (Tobrex) is an ophthalmic ointment used to treat which
condition? - ANSWER-Eye Infections
Which condition may be caused by bacterial, viral, or chlamydial
microorganisms? - ANSWER-Conjunctivitis
Which type of hearing loss results from damage to the central
nervous system from the auditory nucleus to the cortex? -
ANSWER-Central
Which term describes a lessened ability, as a result of aging, to
hear high-pitched sounds? - ANSWER-Presbycusis
Which term is used to describe drugs that are used to dilate the
pupil? - ANSWER-Mydriatics
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 RASMUSSEN LATEST
2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (GRADED A+)
Which term describes the method used to calculate the percentage
of body surface affected by burns? - ANSWER-Rule of Nines
Which is a parasitic infestation caused by the itch mite? -
ANSWER-Scabies
Which is another term for urticaria? - ANSWER-Hives
Betadine, Neosporin, Neo-Polycin, and Mycitracin are
antiseptics/antimicrobials that can be used to treat: - ANSWER-
Minor wounds
Which term describes an excess of the protein keratin in the
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epidermis? - ANSWER-Scaling
Exposure to the sun and alcohol consumption must be avoided by
patients who are prescribed which medication? - ANSWER-
Accutane
Which sign/symptom occurs with partial-thickness burns? -
ANSWER-Blisters
Which is the minimum recommended sun protection factor as set
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)? - ANSWER-SPF 15
Desitin, Vasoline, and zinc oxide are all protectives used to treat: -
ANSWER-Diaper Rash
Which term is NOT used to describe impaired skin integrity caused
by prolonged pressure that damages skin and underlying tissue? -
ANSWER-Dermal Ulcer
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Which treatment is best cure for pressure ulcers? - ANSWER-
Prevention
Which type of topical medications inhibits the growth of
microorganisms on skin surfaces? - ANSWER-Antiseptics
Fatigue, emotions, and sensitivity to some substances in the
environment can result in: - ANSWER-Hives
Which topical medications kill insect parasites that infest the skin?
- ANSWER-Miticides
Which term describes a discoloration, or bruising, of the skin
caused by leakage of blood into the subcutaneous tissue? -
ANSWER-Ecchymosis
Which term describes a bacterial infection of the eyelids that
causes crusting, redness, and irritation of the eyelids? - ANSWER-
Blepharitis
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Which term is used to describe an extreme sensitivity to light? -
ANSWER-Photophobia
Which of the following means dizziness? - ANSWER-Vertigo
Tobramycin (Tobrex) is an ophthalmic ointment used to treat which
condition? - ANSWER-Eye Infections
Which condition may be caused by bacterial, viral, or chlamydial
microorganisms? - ANSWER-Conjunctivitis
Which type of hearing loss results from damage to the central
nervous system from the auditory nucleus to the cortex? -
ANSWER-Central
Which term describes a lessened ability, as a result of aging, to
hear high-pitched sounds? - ANSWER-Presbycusis
Which term is used to describe drugs that are used to dilate the
pupil? - ANSWER-Mydriatics
