NUR 600 Pharmacology Exam 2 | High-Yield
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You are obtaining a medical histroy on a patient that has been
diagnosed with Psoriasis. You understand that this medication may
exacerbate the psoriaris.
a. Antibiotics
b. Diuertics
c. Insulin
d. Beta-Blockers
ANSWER: d. Beta-Blockers
Your patient is complaining of moderate painful dry eyes. You have
diagnosed him with Dry Eye Syndrome: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.
You will prescribe for this patient:
a. referral to opthalmologist
b. artificial tears
c. cholenergic agonists
d. topical cyclosporine
ANSWER: b. artificial tears
The client will need a prophylactic agent for herpes simplex. The
nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
,a. ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
b. fluconazole (Diflucan).
c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax).
d. pentazocine (Talwin).
ANSWER: c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax).
You have ordered Valtrex for a patient with the herpes virus in the
genitalia. You, the NP are aware that valacyclovir is effective against
various visions. You understand that this medication should be taken
____ days
a. 1000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 day
b. 2000 mg daily for suppression therapy
c. 2000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 days for initial
d. 1000 mg two times a day for 1 day for recurrent infections
ANSWER: a. 1000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 day
Which medication is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the
skin, such as athlete's foot or ringworm?
a. Antifungal creams (e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole)
b. Acyclovir
c. Oral antihistamines
d. Nasal decongestants
ANSWER: a. Antifungal creams (e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole)
What is the first-line treatment for mild to moderate seborrheic
dermatitis (dandruff)?
a. Topical antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole)
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Nasal decongestants
,ANSWER: a. Topical antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole)
For severe, recalcitrant psoriasis that affects more than 30% of the
body, all of the following treatments are recommended except:
a. methotrexate.
b. topical anthralin (Drithocreme).
c. tumor necrosis factor (TNF) modulators.
d. cyclosporine.
ANSWER: b. topical anthralin (Drithocreme).
Your patient has been diagnosed with warts. You understand that
warts that need to removed as a first line treament are:
a. Plantar warts
b. Filiform
c. Common warts
d. Verruca plantaris
ANSWER: b. Filiform
True or False: Use of antibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent AOM is
controversial due to lack of supporting evidence.
True
False
ANSWER: true
Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of
blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids?
a. Eyelid scrubs or warm compresses
b. Topical corticosteroids
c. Antifungal creams
d. Oral antiviral drugs
ANSWER: a. Eyelid scrubs or warm compresses
, You have a patient that was diagnosed with otitis externa and they
want to treat with ear candles. You reply:
a. "That is an old remedy, it will take time for the ear to heal"
b. "It has never been evaluated and therefore not recommended."
c. "Be careful with the fire"
d. "It is an effective treatment, the choice is up to you"
ANSWER: b. "It has never been evaluated and therefore not
recommended."
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat
allergic conjunctivitis?
a. Antihistamines
b. Antiviral drugs
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antidepressants
ANSWER: a. Antihistamines
Your patient has been diagnosed with Primary Open-Angle
Glaucoma. You understand that the medications reduce intraocular
pressure by:
a.Increased aqueous humor outflow
b. Increased carbonic anhydrase activity
c. Increased aqueous humor reabsorption
d. All are correct
ANSWER: a. Increased aqueous humor outflow
Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for the
treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis?
a. Hydrocortisone
b. Acetaminophen
Questions &Answers , Rationales & Advanced
Study Guide |100% Guarantee Pass | Graded A+
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You are obtaining a medical histroy on a patient that has been
diagnosed with Psoriasis. You understand that this medication may
exacerbate the psoriaris.
a. Antibiotics
b. Diuertics
c. Insulin
d. Beta-Blockers
ANSWER: d. Beta-Blockers
Your patient is complaining of moderate painful dry eyes. You have
diagnosed him with Dry Eye Syndrome: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.
You will prescribe for this patient:
a. referral to opthalmologist
b. artificial tears
c. cholenergic agonists
d. topical cyclosporine
ANSWER: b. artificial tears
The client will need a prophylactic agent for herpes simplex. The
nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
,a. ciprofloxacin (Cipro).
b. fluconazole (Diflucan).
c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax).
d. pentazocine (Talwin).
ANSWER: c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax).
You have ordered Valtrex for a patient with the herpes virus in the
genitalia. You, the NP are aware that valacyclovir is effective against
various visions. You understand that this medication should be taken
____ days
a. 1000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 day
b. 2000 mg daily for suppression therapy
c. 2000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 days for initial
d. 1000 mg two times a day for 1 day for recurrent infections
ANSWER: a. 1000 mg three times a day for 7 to 10 day
Which medication is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the
skin, such as athlete's foot or ringworm?
a. Antifungal creams (e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole)
b. Acyclovir
c. Oral antihistamines
d. Nasal decongestants
ANSWER: a. Antifungal creams (e.g., clotrimazole, miconazole)
What is the first-line treatment for mild to moderate seborrheic
dermatitis (dandruff)?
a. Topical antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole)
b. Oral antibiotics
c. Topical corticosteroids
d. Nasal decongestants
,ANSWER: a. Topical antifungal agents (e.g., ketoconazole)
For severe, recalcitrant psoriasis that affects more than 30% of the
body, all of the following treatments are recommended except:
a. methotrexate.
b. topical anthralin (Drithocreme).
c. tumor necrosis factor (TNF) modulators.
d. cyclosporine.
ANSWER: b. topical anthralin (Drithocreme).
Your patient has been diagnosed with warts. You understand that
warts that need to removed as a first line treament are:
a. Plantar warts
b. Filiform
c. Common warts
d. Verruca plantaris
ANSWER: b. Filiform
True or False: Use of antibiotic prophylaxis for recurrent AOM is
controversial due to lack of supporting evidence.
True
False
ANSWER: true
Which medication is commonly prescribed for the treatment of
blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids?
a. Eyelid scrubs or warm compresses
b. Topical corticosteroids
c. Antifungal creams
d. Oral antiviral drugs
ANSWER: a. Eyelid scrubs or warm compresses
, You have a patient that was diagnosed with otitis externa and they
want to treat with ear candles. You reply:
a. "That is an old remedy, it will take time for the ear to heal"
b. "It has never been evaluated and therefore not recommended."
c. "Be careful with the fire"
d. "It is an effective treatment, the choice is up to you"
ANSWER: b. "It has never been evaluated and therefore not
recommended."
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat
allergic conjunctivitis?
a. Antihistamines
b. Antiviral drugs
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antidepressants
ANSWER: a. Antihistamines
Your patient has been diagnosed with Primary Open-Angle
Glaucoma. You understand that the medications reduce intraocular
pressure by:
a.Increased aqueous humor outflow
b. Increased carbonic anhydrase activity
c. Increased aqueous humor reabsorption
d. All are correct
ANSWER: a. Increased aqueous humor outflow
Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for the
treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis?
a. Hydrocortisone
b. Acetaminophen
