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OTD 433 (ACTUAL 2025/2026) EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND 100 % VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Which pathway must you have a certification in PAMS to use them? -
(answers)Nebraska
What type of force does iontophoresis use to administer medicatoin? -
(answers)low-intensity, direct electrical current to create a therapeutic effect.
Iontophoresis uses transdermal drug delivery system. T or F - (answers)True
What type of conditions can iontophoresis treat? - (answers)-musculoskeletal
conditions
- actue inflammatory conditions
-modify scar tissue
How does iontophoresis work? - (answers)delivers ionic drugs across the barrier
because the charged drugs help to carry the current to complete and electrical
circuit.
-like charges repel and opposite charges attract to help push the medication into
the patient
What are common indications for use of iontophoresis? - (answers)-inflammatory
conditions
-local anestesia
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-decrease joint pain
What are precautions and contraindications for use of iontophoresis? - (answers)-
patients with known sensitivity or allergy to medication
-care for those who might be pregnant
-patients with diabetes that are insulin dependent (corticosteroids)
-shellfish allergy with iodex for scar mgt.
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication:
lidocaine hydrochloride - (answers)-analgesia, bursitis, neuritis
-positive polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 1%
and 2% sodium salicylate - (answers)-Analgesia, plantar warts
-negative polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication:
hyaluronidase (wydase) - (answers)-swelling, sprians, strains
-positive polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: tap
water - (answers)-hyperhidrosis of palms and feet
-positive and negative polarity
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Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 2%
copper sulfate - (answers)-antibacterial, fungicidal; athlete's foot
-positive polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 2%
acetic acid solution - (answers)-calcium deposits, calcific tendinitis myositis,
ossificans, musculoskeletal conditions
-negative polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 1mL
0.4% dexamethasone sodium phosphate (decadron) - (answers)-anti-
inflammatory, osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendinitis
-negative polarity
Which form of electrotherapy is used for pain modulation? - (answers)TENS with
alternating current
Which form of electrotherapy is used for drug delivery? - (answers)iontophoresis
with direct current
which form of electrotherapy is used for movement/muscle stimulation? -
(answers)NMES with alternating current
OTD 433 (ACTUAL 2025/2026) EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND 100 % VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Which pathway must you have a certification in PAMS to use them? -
(answers)Nebraska
What type of force does iontophoresis use to administer medicatoin? -
(answers)low-intensity, direct electrical current to create a therapeutic effect.
Iontophoresis uses transdermal drug delivery system. T or F - (answers)True
What type of conditions can iontophoresis treat? - (answers)-musculoskeletal
conditions
- actue inflammatory conditions
-modify scar tissue
How does iontophoresis work? - (answers)delivers ionic drugs across the barrier
because the charged drugs help to carry the current to complete and electrical
circuit.
-like charges repel and opposite charges attract to help push the medication into
the patient
What are common indications for use of iontophoresis? - (answers)-inflammatory
conditions
-local anestesia
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-decrease joint pain
What are precautions and contraindications for use of iontophoresis? - (answers)-
patients with known sensitivity or allergy to medication
-care for those who might be pregnant
-patients with diabetes that are insulin dependent (corticosteroids)
-shellfish allergy with iodex for scar mgt.
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication:
lidocaine hydrochloride - (answers)-analgesia, bursitis, neuritis
-positive polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 1%
and 2% sodium salicylate - (answers)-Analgesia, plantar warts
-negative polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication:
hyaluronidase (wydase) - (answers)-swelling, sprians, strains
-positive polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: tap
water - (answers)-hyperhidrosis of palms and feet
-positive and negative polarity
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Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 2%
copper sulfate - (answers)-antibacterial, fungicidal; athlete's foot
-positive polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 2%
acetic acid solution - (answers)-calcium deposits, calcific tendinitis myositis,
ossificans, musculoskeletal conditions
-negative polarity
Describe the therapeutic indication and polarity of iontophoresis medication: 1mL
0.4% dexamethasone sodium phosphate (decadron) - (answers)-anti-
inflammatory, osteoarthritis, bursitis, tendinitis
-negative polarity
Which form of electrotherapy is used for pain modulation? - (answers)TENS with
alternating current
Which form of electrotherapy is used for drug delivery? - (answers)iontophoresis
with direct current
which form of electrotherapy is used for movement/muscle stimulation? -
(answers)NMES with alternating current
