NUR 200 (Advanced Clinical Pharmacology) Quiz 2 With Correct Answers Updated 2024

When choosing a topical corticosteroid cream to treat diaper dermatitis, the ideal medication would be: A. Intermediate potency corticosteroid ointment (Kenalog) B. A combination of a corticosteroid and an antifungal (Lotrisone) C. A low potency corticosteroid cream applied sparingly (hydrocortisone 1%) D. A high potency corticosteroid cream (Diprolene AF) - ANS: C. A low potency corticosteroid cream applied sparingly (hydrocortisone 1%) Topical immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus (Elidel) or tacrolimus (Protopic) are used for: A. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis B. Topical treatment of fungal infections (Candida) C. Chronic, inflammatory seborrheic dermatitis D. Recalcitrant nodular acne - ANS: A. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes: A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients B. Topical corticosteroids alone C. Topical antipruritics D. Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations of atopic dermatitis - ANS: A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes: A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients B. Topical corticosteroids alone C. Topical antipruritics D. Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations of atopic dermatitis - ANS: A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with: Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with: A. Sulfacetamide 10% ophthalmic solution (Bleph-10) B. Bacitracin/polymyxin B (Polysporin) ophthalmic drops C. Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan) ophthalmic drops D. High-dose oral amoxicillin - ANS: D. High-dose oral amoxicillin Twenty-year-old Annie comes to clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge. Gram stain indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. While awaiting the culture results, the plan of care should be: A. None; wait for the culture results to determine the course of treatment B. Ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan) ophthalmic drops C. IM ceftriaxone D. High-dose oral amoxicillin - ANS: C. IM ceftriaxone Education of women who are being treated with ophthalmic antibiotics for conjunctivitis includes: A. Throwing away eye makeup and purchasing new B. Redness and intense burning is normal with ophthalmic antibiotics C. When applying eye ointment, set the tip of the tube on the lower lid and squeeze in inch D. Use a cotton swab to apply ointment, spreading the ointment all over the lid and in the conjunctival sac - ANS: A. Throwing away eye makeup and purchasing new Sadie was prescribed betaxolol ophthalmic drops by her ophthalmologist to treat her glaucoma. Oral beta blockers should be avoided in patients who use ophthalmic beta blockers due to: