Pharmacology Practice UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the safest treatment of scabies in an extended care facility? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ivermectin
Which category of topical skin preparation is used to protect the skin and soothe irritation? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Nystatin
Oral antiviral medications are most effective if started within how many hours of the onset of
symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER - 48
Collagenase (Santyl) would be indicated to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER - Necrotic tissue
Which action should a patient take after using a nystatin oral preparation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain NPO for at least 1 hour
Which antipruritic would be most likely to cause a hypersensitivity reaction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Benzocaine
Which preparation is used to prevent an infant from developing diaper rash? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protectant
A patient using a burn medication should be instructed to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Enzyme preparation
Which of the following is an antibacterial cream used topically to treat impetigo? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bactroban
,Patients with mild acne would most likely be treated with: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Benzoyl peroxide
Keratolytic agents are used to control - CORRECT ANSWER - Scaling skin
A common side effect of a keratolytic agent is - CORRECT ANSWER - Severe skin
irritation
Which instruction should Anne Marie receive about the keratolytic agent for her psoriasis? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Avoid contact with the eyes
Which of the following is an example of a keratolytic agent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Salicylic acid
Keratolytic agents can also be used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER - Warts
Antiseptics are substances that perform which of the following actions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They inhibit the growth of bacteria
The most preferred antiseptic for skin cleansing prior to surgery is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chlorhexidine
Side effects of chlorhexidine can include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Dermatitis
The nurse explains to Mary that she will need to perform the antiseptic scrub at home the night
prior to the surgery. Mary should be instructed to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Rinse her skin
thoroughly after use
The best surgical scrub for a patient with an allergy to iodine is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hibiclens
, Lucy Westcott is a 47-year-old female who has a severe allergy to shrimp. Although at a cocktail
party, she inadvertently ingests some shrimp from an hors d'oeuvre tray. She begins to experience
signs of a severe reaction to the shrimp such as throat tightening and lip and eyelid swelling.
Which medication would be used as the first-line treatment for her symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adrenalin
When a patient is given an adrenergic medication, which action does the medication have on the
ANS? - CORRECT ANSWER - It mimics a sympathetic response
The EpiPen delivers an adrenergic medication, which has a primary effect of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bronchodilation
A side effect that Suzanne may experience after the EpiPen injection is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Palpitations
Which part of the ANS helps the body to be ready for emergencies? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sympathetic
Jeb Cranshaw is enjoying a Caribbean cruise on his honeymoon. However, on the second day of
the cruise, he starts to feel queasy and seasick. His new wife suggests that he visit the ship's
clinic for treatment.
Which type of drug will most likely be prescribed by the ship's physician? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anticholinergic
Scopolamine is prescribed for Mr. Cranshaw. This medication will most likely be delivered by
which route? - CORRECT ANSWER - patch
When educating Mr. Cranshaw about scopolamine, the ship's physician will tell him that he may
experience: - CORRECT ANSWER - Dry mouth
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the safest treatment of scabies in an extended care facility? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Ivermectin
Which category of topical skin preparation is used to protect the skin and soothe irritation? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Nystatin
Oral antiviral medications are most effective if started within how many hours of the onset of
symptoms? - CORRECT ANSWER - 48
Collagenase (Santyl) would be indicated to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER - Necrotic tissue
Which action should a patient take after using a nystatin oral preparation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Maintain NPO for at least 1 hour
Which antipruritic would be most likely to cause a hypersensitivity reaction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Benzocaine
Which preparation is used to prevent an infant from developing diaper rash? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Protectant
A patient using a burn medication should be instructed to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Enzyme preparation
Which of the following is an antibacterial cream used topically to treat impetigo? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bactroban
,Patients with mild acne would most likely be treated with: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Benzoyl peroxide
Keratolytic agents are used to control - CORRECT ANSWER - Scaling skin
A common side effect of a keratolytic agent is - CORRECT ANSWER - Severe skin
irritation
Which instruction should Anne Marie receive about the keratolytic agent for her psoriasis? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Avoid contact with the eyes
Which of the following is an example of a keratolytic agent? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Salicylic acid
Keratolytic agents can also be used to treat: - CORRECT ANSWER - Warts
Antiseptics are substances that perform which of the following actions? - CORRECT
ANSWER - They inhibit the growth of bacteria
The most preferred antiseptic for skin cleansing prior to surgery is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Chlorhexidine
Side effects of chlorhexidine can include: - CORRECT ANSWER - Dermatitis
The nurse explains to Mary that she will need to perform the antiseptic scrub at home the night
prior to the surgery. Mary should be instructed to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Rinse her skin
thoroughly after use
The best surgical scrub for a patient with an allergy to iodine is: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Hibiclens
, Lucy Westcott is a 47-year-old female who has a severe allergy to shrimp. Although at a cocktail
party, she inadvertently ingests some shrimp from an hors d'oeuvre tray. She begins to experience
signs of a severe reaction to the shrimp such as throat tightening and lip and eyelid swelling.
Which medication would be used as the first-line treatment for her symptoms? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Adrenalin
When a patient is given an adrenergic medication, which action does the medication have on the
ANS? - CORRECT ANSWER - It mimics a sympathetic response
The EpiPen delivers an adrenergic medication, which has a primary effect of: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Bronchodilation
A side effect that Suzanne may experience after the EpiPen injection is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Palpitations
Which part of the ANS helps the body to be ready for emergencies? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Sympathetic
Jeb Cranshaw is enjoying a Caribbean cruise on his honeymoon. However, on the second day of
the cruise, he starts to feel queasy and seasick. His new wife suggests that he visit the ship's
clinic for treatment.
Which type of drug will most likely be prescribed by the ship's physician? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Anticholinergic
Scopolamine is prescribed for Mr. Cranshaw. This medication will most likely be delivered by
which route? - CORRECT ANSWER - patch
When educating Mr. Cranshaw about scopolamine, the ship's physician will tell him that he may
experience: - CORRECT ANSWER - Dry mouth
