NR508 | NR 508 WEEK 7 EXAM |
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM |
100% CORRECLTY ANSWERED AND
RATED A+ | CHAMBERLAIN
Li is a 6-month-old infant with severe eczema. She would benefit from
topical corticosteroid therapy. Instructions for using topical
corticosteroids in children include:
1. Apply liberally to all areas with eczema.
2. Double the frequency of application when the eczema is severe.
3. Apply sparingly to eczema areas.
4. Cover the eczema area with an occlusive dressing after applying a
corticosteroid.
- Correct Answer - 3. Apply sparingly to eczema areas.
Jose has had eczema for many years and reports that he thinks his
corticosteroid cream is not working as well as it was previously. He may
be experiencing tolerance to the corticosteroid. Treatment options
include:
1. Increase the potency of the corticosteroid cream.
2. Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of application.
3. Increase the frequency of dosing of the corticosteroid.
4. Discontinue the corticosteroid because it isn't working any longer.
- Correct Answer - 2. Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of
application.
When prescribing tacrolimus (Protopic) to treat atopic dermatitis patients
should be informed that:
,1. Tacrolimus is the most effective if it is used continuously for 4 to 6
months.
2. Tacrolimus should be spread generously over the affected area.
3. The FDA has issued a Black Box warning about the use of tacrolimus
and the development of cancer in animals and humans.
4. The FDA recommends patients be screened for cancer before
prescribing tacrolimus.
- Correct Answer - 3. The FDA has issued a Black Box warning about the
use of tacrolimus and the development of cancer in animals and
humans.
Patients who are treated with greater than 100 grams per week of topical
calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for:
1. High vitamin D levels
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Hypercalcemia
4. Hyperuricemia
- Correct Answer - 3. Hypercalcemia
Jesse is prescribed tazarotene for his psoriasis. Patient education
regarding topical tazarotene includes instructing them:
1. That tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the psoriasis plaque lesions
2. To apply it liberally to all psoriatic lesions
3. To apply tazarotene to nonaffected areas to prevent breakout
4. That tazarotene may cause hypercalcemia if it is overused
- Correct Answer - 1. That tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the
psoriasis plaque lesions
, Instructions for the use of selenium sulfide shampoo (Selsun) to treat
scalp seborrhea include:
1. Shampoo daily and rinse well.
2. Worsening of seborrhea for the first week is normal.
3. Seborrhea usually clears up after a few weeks of treatment.
4. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly. - Correct Answer -
4. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly.
Topical diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is available OTC to treat itching.
Patients or parents should be instructed regarding the use of topical
diphenhydramine that:
1. For maximum effectiveness in treating itching, combine topical with
oral diphenhydramine.
2. Topical diphenhydramine is the treatment of choice in treating poison
ivy or poison oak.
3. Topical diphenhydramine should not be used in children younger than
age 2 years.
4. When applying topical diphenhydramine, apply the cream liberally to
all areas that itch. - Correct Answer - 3. Topical diphenhydramine should
not be used in children younger than age 2 years.
A patient has been prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream to
treat burns on his leg. Normal adverse effects of silver sulfadiazine
cream include:
1. Transient leukopenia on days 2 to 4 that should resolve
2. Worsening of burn symptoms briefly before resolution
3. A red, scaly rash that will resolve with continued use
4. Hypercalcemia - Correct Answer - 1. Transient leukopenia on days 2
to 4 that should resolve
ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY EXAM |
100% CORRECLTY ANSWERED AND
RATED A+ | CHAMBERLAIN
Li is a 6-month-old infant with severe eczema. She would benefit from
topical corticosteroid therapy. Instructions for using topical
corticosteroids in children include:
1. Apply liberally to all areas with eczema.
2. Double the frequency of application when the eczema is severe.
3. Apply sparingly to eczema areas.
4. Cover the eczema area with an occlusive dressing after applying a
corticosteroid.
- Correct Answer - 3. Apply sparingly to eczema areas.
Jose has had eczema for many years and reports that he thinks his
corticosteroid cream is not working as well as it was previously. He may
be experiencing tolerance to the corticosteroid. Treatment options
include:
1. Increase the potency of the corticosteroid cream.
2. Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of application.
3. Increase the frequency of dosing of the corticosteroid.
4. Discontinue the corticosteroid because it isn't working any longer.
- Correct Answer - 2. Recommend an interrupted or cyclic schedule of
application.
When prescribing tacrolimus (Protopic) to treat atopic dermatitis patients
should be informed that:
,1. Tacrolimus is the most effective if it is used continuously for 4 to 6
months.
2. Tacrolimus should be spread generously over the affected area.
3. The FDA has issued a Black Box warning about the use of tacrolimus
and the development of cancer in animals and humans.
4. The FDA recommends patients be screened for cancer before
prescribing tacrolimus.
- Correct Answer - 3. The FDA has issued a Black Box warning about the
use of tacrolimus and the development of cancer in animals and
humans.
Patients who are treated with greater than 100 grams per week of topical
calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for:
1. High vitamin D levels
2. Hyperkalemia
3. Hypercalcemia
4. Hyperuricemia
- Correct Answer - 3. Hypercalcemia
Jesse is prescribed tazarotene for his psoriasis. Patient education
regarding topical tazarotene includes instructing them:
1. That tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the psoriasis plaque lesions
2. To apply it liberally to all psoriatic lesions
3. To apply tazarotene to nonaffected areas to prevent breakout
4. That tazarotene may cause hypercalcemia if it is overused
- Correct Answer - 1. That tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the
psoriasis plaque lesions
, Instructions for the use of selenium sulfide shampoo (Selsun) to treat
scalp seborrhea include:
1. Shampoo daily and rinse well.
2. Worsening of seborrhea for the first week is normal.
3. Seborrhea usually clears up after a few weeks of treatment.
4. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly. - Correct Answer -
4. Shampoo twice a week for 2 weeks, then weekly.
Topical diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is available OTC to treat itching.
Patients or parents should be instructed regarding the use of topical
diphenhydramine that:
1. For maximum effectiveness in treating itching, combine topical with
oral diphenhydramine.
2. Topical diphenhydramine is the treatment of choice in treating poison
ivy or poison oak.
3. Topical diphenhydramine should not be used in children younger than
age 2 years.
4. When applying topical diphenhydramine, apply the cream liberally to
all areas that itch. - Correct Answer - 3. Topical diphenhydramine should
not be used in children younger than age 2 years.
A patient has been prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) cream to
treat burns on his leg. Normal adverse effects of silver sulfadiazine
cream include:
1. Transient leukopenia on days 2 to 4 that should resolve
2. Worsening of burn symptoms briefly before resolution
3. A red, scaly rash that will resolve with continued use
4. Hypercalcemia - Correct Answer - 1. Transient leukopenia on days 2
to 4 that should resolve
