MED AIDE CHAPTER 10 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

MED AIDE CHAPTER 10 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A scabicide is a medication that kills:
A) Bacteria
B) Mites
C) Fungus
D) Scabs - ANS-B) Mites
2. Fingernail discoloration may be a sign of:
A) Ringworm
B) Cellulitis
C) Psoriasis
D) Fungal infection - ANS-D) Fungal infection
3. One cause of cellulitis may be:
A) Aging
B) MRSA
C) Fungus
D) Mites - ANS-B) MRSA
4. Prescription topical corticosteroids work by __________ and may have systemic side
effects such as __________.
A) Reducing circulation; easy bruising.
B) Reducing inflammation; lowered infection resistance.
C) Reducing inflammation; and skin redness.
D) Reducing inflammation; nausea and vomiting. - ANS-B) Reducing inflammation;
lowered infection resistance.
5. Psoriasis is caused by a(n) __________ and may be treated with __________.
A) Fungal infection; miconazole.
B) Sunburn; aloe gel.
C) Sunburn; vitamin D analog.
D) Autoimmune condition; immunosuppressant drug. - ANS-D) Autoimmune condition;
immunosuppressant drug.
6. Silver sulfadiazine may be used to reduce the risk of infection in residents with:
A) Eczema
B) Burns
C) MRSA
D) Pediculosis - ANS-B) Burns
7. Which of the following conditions may be treated with medication in powder form?
A) Fungal infection
B) Cellulitis
C) Psoriasis
D) Atopic dermatitis - ANS-A) Fungal infection