PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED TO PASS
◉ A common bacterial organism found in skin infections is (SATA):
staff aureus
staff pyrogenes
strep pyrogenes. Answer: Staff aureus
Strep pyrogenes
◉ My patient has impetigo, i understand this is a.... Answer: bacterial
skin infection
◉ I am treating my patient for mild impetigo, a topical agent of
choice is... Answer: Mupirocin 2% ointment
◉ My patient's impetigo sx worsen, i should try which agent next?.
Answer: cephalexin
◉ a child presents with cellulitis, I might prescribe: SATA
penicillin
,augmentin
cefalexin
azithromycin. Answer: augmentin
cefalexin
◉ a patient presents with thrush, this is?. Answer: a fungal infection
of the mouth
◉ I may prescribe what medications for thrush? SATA
mycostatin
benadryl suspension
fluconazole. Answer: mycostatin
fluconazole
◉ my patient has several discrete annular raised patches with a
raised border, i suspect?. Answer: tinea corporis
◉ onycomychosis is?. Answer: a fungal infection of the nail
◉ T/F: eradication of onychomycosis is done with a topical
antifungal. Answer: False
, ◉ a systemic antifungal used to treat candida vaginitis is?. Answer:
fulconazole
◉ systemic antifungals should be used with caution in which
population?. Answer: patients with hepatic disease
◉ T/F: there are many interactions with topical antifungals. Answer:
false
◉ T/F: a viral skin infection such as varicella should be treated
topically. Answer: false
◉ my patient presents for the first time with mild acne, I may first
suggest?. Answer: benzoyl peroxide
◉ common topical tx for acne may be a combination of benzoyl
peroxide and... Answer: erythromycin
clindamycin
◉ first line oral antibiotic for moderate acne. Answer: minocycline
◉ T/F: Hormonal contraceptives are useful in treating females with
inflammatory acne. Answer: True