Question 1

Which teaching points should the nurse include for a patient using Burow's solution for wet soaks to treat inflammation of the skin? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Use a single layer of dressings. 
B)  Moisten multiple layers of dressings. 
C)  Reapply every 15 to 30 minutes for 4 to 8 hours. 
D)  These dressings will promote circulation and provide warmth. 
E)  Prevent rapid drying and cooling. 
A)  Use a single layer of dressings. 
B)  Moisten multiple layers of dressings. 
C)  Reapply every 15 to 30 minutes for 4 to 8 hours. 
D)  These dressings will promote circulation and provide warmth. 
E)  Prevent rapid drying and cooling.

Question 2

An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes.She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition.Since there is no infection in her eyes,the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An antiinfective 
B)  Artificial tears 
C)  An antiviral 
D)  An antiseptic 
A)  An antiinfective 
B)  Artificial tears 
C)  An antiviral 
D)  An antiseptic

Question 3

How are vitamin E preparations used for treatment of the skin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add smoothness 
B)  Hydrate 
C)  Lighten 
D)  Remove marks 
A)  Add smoothness 
B)  Hydrate 
C)  Lighten 
D)  Remove marks

Question 4

Which medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for a patient suffering from seasonal allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluorescein 
B)  Keralac 
C)  Ketorolac 
D)  Silver nitrate 
A)  Fluorescein 
B)  Keralac 
C)  Ketorolac 
D)  Silver nitrate

Question 5

Preparations labeled "otic" are administered by which route?

Accepted Answer

A)  By mouth 
B)  In the ear 
C)  In the eye 
D)  Rectally 
A)  By mouth 
B)  In the ear 
C)  In the eye 
D)  Rectally

Question 6

Silvadene is used in treatment of which skin problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes simplex lesions 
B)  Hives 
C)  Burns 
D)  Bee stings 
A)  Herpes simplex lesions 
B)  Hives 
C)  Burns 
D)  Bee stings

Question 7

What should a patient using a transdermal nicotine patch be instructed not to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoke 
B)  Drink caffeine 
C)  Drink alcohol 
D)  Go out into the sun 
A)  Smoke 
B)  Drink caffeine 
C)  Drink alcohol 
D)  Go out into the sun

Question 8

A scabicide such as Eurax is usually prescribed with which of the following frequencies? What is the typical administration frequency of a scabicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily for 3 days 
B)  One to two applications only 
C)  Twice a day for 1 week 
D)  Four times a day for 2 days 
A)  Daily for 3 days 
B)  One to two applications only 
C)  Twice a day for 1 week 
D)  Four times a day for 2 days

Which teaching points should the nurse include for a patient using Burow's solution for wet soaks to treat inflammation of the skin? (Select all that apply.)

An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes.She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition.Since there is no infection in her eyes,the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following?

How are vitamin E preparations used for treatment of the skin?

Which medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for a patient suffering from seasonal allergies?

Preparations labeled "otic" are administered by which route?

Silvadene is used in treatment of which skin problem?

What should a patient using a transdermal nicotine patch be instructed not to do?

A scabicide such as Eurax is usually prescribed with which of the following frequencies? What is the typical administration frequency of a scabicide?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antiinfective Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hematologic Products

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

Vitamins and Minerals

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Exam 20: Topical Medications

Which teaching points should the nurse include for a patient using Burow's solution for wet soaks to treat inflammation of the skin? (Select all that apply.)

An elderly patient comes into the physician's office with reddened eyes.She tells the nurse that lately she has been having this dry-eye condition.Since there is no infection in her eyes,the nurse would expect the physician to order which of the following?

How are vitamin E preparations used for treatment of the skin?

Which medication does the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order for a patient suffering from seasonal allergies?

Preparations labeled "otic" are administered by which route?

Silvadene is used in treatment of which skin problem?

What should a patient using a transdermal nicotine patch be instructed not to do?

A scabicide such as Eurax is usually prescribed with which of the following frequencies? What is the typical administration frequency of a scabicide?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antiinfective Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hematologic Products

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

Vitamins and Minerals

Filters