Ati Pharmacology FNP EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS PASSING
RATE EXTREME GRADED A+
most potent to least:
1) Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
2) Hydrocortisone
3) Clobetasol (Temovate)
4) Halocinonide (Halog)
For short term use and topical -
<<<ANSWER>>>When to taper
steroids
children, face, intertriginous areas, and the genitals -
<<<ANSWER>>>Low potency used for
thicker skin (scalp, soles of feet, palms of the hands,
or for plaques
(psoriasis) - <<<ANSWER>>>Moderate to high
potency used for
,topical steroid is applied and covered with plastic
wrap
Should not be occluded for more than 2 weeks (r/f
hypothalmicpituitary-axis suppression) -
<<<ANSWER>>>What is "occlusion"?
Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
Do not inject septic joint - <<<ANSWER>>>Treatment
for acutely
inflamed joints (knees/hips/shoulders/elbows)
HPA suppression
Cushing's disease
Osteoporosis
Immunosuppression
Skin changes from long-termy topical therapy (skin
atrophy, striae,
telangiectasia, acne) - <<<ANSWER>>>Side effects
of chronic use of
steroids
14-21 days (oral) - <<<ANSWER>>>How long is
steroid treatment for
poison ivy or poison oak?
Beta-blockers
, Benzodiazepines
Oral steroids
Anticonvulsants
Paroxetine or Paxil
Antiarrythmics
Antipsychotics - <<<ANSWER>>>Drugs that need to
be weaned if used
long term
Euphoria, sociability, more energy, decreased
appetite, insomnia, pupils
appear constricted, nasal cartilage
ulcers/nosebleeds -
<<<ANSWER>>>Cocaine causes
Powerful stimulant
Colors look brighter, vivid dreams and hallucinations,
enlarged pupils,
may cause dehydration due to low sodium if fluid
intake is poor -
<<<ANSWER>>>Ecstasy (MDMA) causes
Dental carries with loss of front teeth on the upper
jaw, drastic weight
AND CORRECT ANSWERS PASSING
RATE EXTREME GRADED A+
most potent to least:
1) Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
2) Hydrocortisone
3) Clobetasol (Temovate)
4) Halocinonide (Halog)
For short term use and topical -
<<<ANSWER>>>When to taper
steroids
children, face, intertriginous areas, and the genitals -
<<<ANSWER>>>Low potency used for
thicker skin (scalp, soles of feet, palms of the hands,
or for plaques
(psoriasis) - <<<ANSWER>>>Moderate to high
potency used for
,topical steroid is applied and covered with plastic
wrap
Should not be occluded for more than 2 weeks (r/f
hypothalmicpituitary-axis suppression) -
<<<ANSWER>>>What is "occlusion"?
Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
Do not inject septic joint - <<<ANSWER>>>Treatment
for acutely
inflamed joints (knees/hips/shoulders/elbows)
HPA suppression
Cushing's disease
Osteoporosis
Immunosuppression
Skin changes from long-termy topical therapy (skin
atrophy, striae,
telangiectasia, acne) - <<<ANSWER>>>Side effects
of chronic use of
steroids
14-21 days (oral) - <<<ANSWER>>>How long is
steroid treatment for
poison ivy or poison oak?
Beta-blockers
, Benzodiazepines
Oral steroids
Anticonvulsants
Paroxetine or Paxil
Antiarrythmics
Antipsychotics - <<<ANSWER>>>Drugs that need to
be weaned if used
long term
Euphoria, sociability, more energy, decreased
appetite, insomnia, pupils
appear constricted, nasal cartilage
ulcers/nosebleeds -
<<<ANSWER>>>Cocaine causes
Powerful stimulant
Colors look brighter, vivid dreams and hallucinations,
enlarged pupils,
may cause dehydration due to low sodium if fluid
intake is poor -
<<<ANSWER>>>Ecstasy (MDMA) causes
Dental carries with loss of front teeth on the upper
jaw, drastic weight
