Question 1

Which of the following ingredients is(are) in OTC Neosporin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacitracin 
B)  Neomycin 
C)  Polymyxin B sulfate 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Bacitracin 
B)  Neomycin 
C)  Polymyxin B sulfate 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

Treatment of eczema may include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Topical corticosteroids 
B)  Topical and oral calcineurin inhibitors 
C)  Immunosuppressants 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Topical corticosteroids 
B)  Topical and oral calcineurin inhibitors 
C)  Immunosuppressants 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

The generic name for Bactroban is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacitracin 
B)  Mupirocin 
C)  Neomycin 
D)  Retapamulin 
A)  Bacitracin 
B)  Mupirocin 
C)  Neomycin 
D)  Retapamulin B

Question 4

If a customer complains of head lice, then he or she can be advised to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Visit a physician to be given a prescription 
B)  Wash his or her hair in really hot water with a regular shampoo 
C)  Talk to a pharmacist about one of the OTC treatments 
D)  Use diphenhydramine for the itching 
A)  Visit a physician to be given a prescription 
B)  Wash his or her hair in really hot water with a regular shampoo 
C)  Talk to a pharmacist about one of the OTC treatments 
D)  Use diphenhydramine for the itching

Question 5

What is an advantage of topical antibiotics over oral antibiotics for the treatment of impetigo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topical antibiotics work faster. 
B)  They are more effective. 
C)  Topical antibiotics do not have systemic side effects. 
D)  They cover more strains of bacteria. 
A)  Topical antibiotics work faster. 
B)  They are more effective. 
C)  Topical antibiotics do not have systemic side effects. 
D)  They cover more strains of bacteria.

Question 6

Which of the following agents require participation in the iPLEDGE program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retin-A 
B)  Sotret 
C)  Renova 
D)  A and B 
A)  Retin-A 
B)  Sotret 
C)  Renova 
D)  A and B

Question 7

A drug that causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin is called a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  Emollient 
B)  Antiseptic 
C)  Keratolytic 
D)  Xerotic 
A)  Emollient 
B)  Antiseptic 
C)  Keratolytic 
D)  Xerotic

Question 8

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding permethrin (Nix)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permethrin (Nix) is available by prescription only. 
B)  It paralyzes and kills lice. 
C)  Permethrin (Nix) is available as a topical cream rinse. 
D)  A second treatment may be required in 7 to 10 days. 
A)  Permethrin (Nix) is available by prescription only. 
B)  It paralyzes and kills lice. 
C)  Permethrin (Nix) is available as a topical cream rinse. 
D)  A second treatment may be required in 7 to 10 days.

Question 9

Clobetasol propionate is the generic name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diprolene 
B)  Lidex 
C)  Rheumatrex 
D)  Temovate 
A)  Diprolene 
B)  Lidex 
C)  Rheumatrex 
D)  Temovate

Question 10

Adalimumab, golimumab, and ustekinumab for psoriasis are all administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Orally 
B)  Topically 
C)  Subcutaneously 
D)  Intramuscularly 
A)  Orally 
B)  Topically 
C)  Subcutaneously 
D)  Intramuscularly

Question 11

Which one of the following statements is not true of psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psoriasis often appears as plaques of silvery scales. 
B)  It is non-infectious. 
C)  Psoriasis is curable. 
D)  It is an inflammatory skin disorder. 
A)  Psoriasis often appears as plaques of silvery scales. 
B)  It is non-infectious. 
C)  Psoriasis is curable. 
D)  It is an inflammatory skin disorder.

Question 12

Which term refers to a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eschar 
B)  Exfoliation 
C)  Hirsutism 
D)  Onychomycosis 
A)  Eschar 
B)  Exfoliation 
C)  Hirsutism 
D)  Onychomycosis

Question 13

Which glands produce sebum, an oily and waxy substance that lubricates the skin and retains water to provide moisture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sweat glands 
B)  Sebaceous glands 
C)  A and B 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Sweat glands 
B)  Sebaceous glands 
C)  A and B 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

Which auxiliary label(s) is(are) needed on a prescription for tetracycline for acne?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not take with dairy products. 
B)  Do not take within 4 hours of antacids or iron products. 
C)  Avoid sunlight. 
D)  All of the above auxiliary labels are needed. 
A)  Do not take with dairy products. 
B)  Do not take within 4 hours of antacids or iron products. 
C)  Avoid sunlight. 
D)  All of the above auxiliary labels are needed.

Question 15

Tacrolimus is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  Topically for eczema 
B)  Orally for organ transplant rejection prophylaxis 
C)  Topically for acne 
D)  A and B 
A)  Topically for eczema 
B)  Orally for organ transplant rejection prophylaxis 
C)  Topically for acne 
D)  A and B

Question 16

Which of the following is(are) composed of the protein keratin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hair 
B)  Nails 
C)  Base of the cuticle 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Hair 
B)  Nails 
C)  Base of the cuticle 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

A common OTC brand name of clotrimazole is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lotrimin AF 
B)  Nizoral 
C)  Lamisil 
D)  Tinactin 
A)  Lotrimin AF 
B)  Nizoral 
C)  Lamisil 
D)  Tinactin

Question 18

Pruritus is the medical term for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Skin inflammation 
B)  Acne 
C)  Itching 
D)  Rash 
A)  Skin inflammation 
B)  Acne 
C)  Itching 
D)  Rash

Question 19

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding topical Compound W?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compound W is salicylic acid. 
B)  It is a keratolytic agent. 
C)  Compound W is available OTC. 
D)  It is recommended for common, genital, and plantar warts. 
A)  Compound W is salicylic acid. 
B)  It is a keratolytic agent. 
C)  Compound W is available OTC. 
D)  It is recommended for common, genital, and plantar warts.

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding impetigo?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impetigo can be caused by streptococcal organisms or Staphylococcus aureus. 
B)  It is highly contagious. 
C)  Once a person has impetigo, they are immune to getting it again. 
D)  Impetigo is treated with topical or oral antibiotics. 
A)  Impetigo can be caused by streptococcal organisms or Staphylococcus aureus. 
B)  It is highly contagious. 
C)  Once a person has impetigo, they are immune to getting it again. 
D)  Impetigo is treated with topical or oral antibiotics.

Exam 27: Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatologic System

Which of the following ingredients is(are) in OTC Neosporin?

Treatment of eczema may include:

The generic name for Bactroban is:

If a customer complains of head lice, then he or she can be advised to:

What is an advantage of topical antibiotics over oral antibiotics for the treatment of impetigo?

Which of the following agents require participation in the iPLEDGE program?

A drug that causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin is called a(an):

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding permethrin (Nix)?

Clobetasol propionate is the generic name for:

Adalimumab, golimumab, and ustekinumab for psoriasis are all administered:

Which one of the following statements is not true of psoriasis?

Which term refers to a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails?

Which glands produce sebum, an oily and waxy substance that lubricates the skin and retains water to provide moisture?

Which auxiliary label(s) is(are) needed on a prescription for tetracycline for acne?

Tacrolimus is used:

Which of the following is(are) composed of the protein keratin?

A common OTC brand name of clotrimazole is:

Pruritus is the medical term for:

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding topical Compound W?

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding impetigo?

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