Question 1

Antibiotics are used to help a wound heal faster.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They should be used for all wounds to prevent infections. 
B) They should only be used if an infection exists. 
C) They only affect bacteria but not healthy host cells. 
D) They will not cause bacterial resistance since they are used topically. 
A) They should be used for all wounds to prevent infections. 
B) They should only be used if an infection exists. 
C) They only affect bacteria but not healthy host cells. 
D) They will not cause bacterial resistance since they are used topically. B

Question 2

The most distinguishing sign between an inflammation and an infection is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) color of redness 
B) presence of pus 
C) degree of swelling 
D) All of the above 
A) color of redness 
B) presence of pus 
C) degree of swelling 
D) All of the above B

Question 3

Pressure can be beneficial in wound healing.Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Elastic bandages should be worn if ulcers are associated with arterial disease. 
B) Elastic bandages should exert at least 40-60 mm Hg. 
C) Pneumatic pressure must be applied constantly. 
D) At present, there are no chemical pressure dressings. 
A) Elastic bandages should be worn if ulcers are associated with arterial disease. 
B) Elastic bandages should exert at least 40-60 mm Hg. 
C) Pneumatic pressure must be applied constantly. 
D) At present, there are no chemical pressure dressings. B

Question 4

Wound dressings ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) should keep wounds dry 
B) should keep wounds moist 
C) should prevent drainage from the wound 
D) can slightly damage surrounding healthy tissue 
A) should keep wounds dry 
B) should keep wounds moist 
C) should prevent drainage from the wound 
D) can slightly damage surrounding healthy tissue

Question 5

ALUs benefit mostly from ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) antihypertensive drugs for better control of hypertension 
B) beta-blockers to reduce heart rate 
C) alpha agonists to increase peripheral resistance 
D) All of the above 
A) antihypertensive drugs for better control of hypertension 
B) beta-blockers to reduce heart rate 
C) alpha agonists to increase peripheral resistance 
D) All of the above

Question 6

For debridement,it is recommended to use ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) only one agent 
B) two agents 
C) three agents 
D) as many as needed 
A) only one agent 
B) two agents 
C) three agents 
D) as many as needed

Question 7

Debridement agents are ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) enzymes 
B) caustic chemicals 
C) weak acids 
D) a combination of certain metals 
A) enzymes 
B) caustic chemicals 
C) weak acids 
D) a combination of certain metals

Question 8

A wound is considered chronic if it has not healed by about 30% in ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) 2-4 weeks 
B) 4-6 weeks 
C) 6-8 weeks 
D) 8-10 weeks 
A) 2-4 weeks 
B) 4-6 weeks 
C) 6-8 weeks 
D) 8-10 weeks

Question 9

Alginate dressings ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) should be kept in place for at least 1 week 
B) turn solid to provide gentle pressure 
C) are indicated for dry wounds 
D) are very well tolerated by patients 
A) should be kept in place for at least 1 week 
B) turn solid to provide gentle pressure 
C) are indicated for dry wounds 
D) are very well tolerated by patients

Question 10

ALUs ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) are often associated with use of antihypertensive drugs 
B) can be helped by revascularization 
C) debridement should be done before re-vascularization 
D) All of the above 
A) are often associated with use of antihypertensive drugs 
B) can be helped by revascularization 
C) debridement should be done before re-vascularization 
D) All of the above

Question 11

To clean a wound,saline or tap water can be used.Studies have shown that ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) tap water is superior to saline 
B) saline is superior to tap water 
C) both are equally effective 
D) both are actually detrimental in wound healing 
A) tap water is superior to saline 
B) saline is superior to tap water 
C) both are equally effective 
D) both are actually detrimental in wound healing

Question 12

Which of the following has been shown to significantly promote wound healing?

Accepted Answer

A) Silver based dressings 
B) Human platelet derived growth factor 
C) Human growth factor 
D) Interferons 
A) Silver based dressings 
B) Human platelet derived growth factor 
C) Human growth factor 
D) Interferons

Question 13

Which of the following drugs would not slow down the healing of a chronic wound?

Accepted Answer

A) Corticosteroids 
B) Calcium channel blockers 
C) NSAIDs 
D) Immunosupressants 
A) Corticosteroids 
B) Calcium channel blockers 
C) NSAIDs 
D) Immunosupressants

Antibiotics are used to help a wound heal faster.Which of the following statements is true?

The most distinguishing sign between an inflammation and an infection is ______________.

Pressure can be beneficial in wound healing.Which of the following statements is true?

Wound dressings ______________.

ALUs benefit mostly from ______________.

For debridement,it is recommended to use ______________.

Debridement agents are ______________.

A wound is considered chronic if it has not healed by about 30% in ______________.

Alginate dressings ______________.

ALUs ______________.

To clean a wound,saline or tap water can be used.Studies have shown that ______________.

Which of the following has been shown to significantly promote wound healing?

Which of the following drugs would not slow down the healing of a chronic wound?

Introduction

Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

Adverse Drug Reactions

Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System

Antihypertensive

Drug Therapy of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Its Repercussions

Drug Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Disorders

Anesthetic Agents

Drugs for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation

Drug Treatment for Arthritis-Related Conditions

Selective Topics in Endocrine Pharmacology

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Drugs for Epilepsy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Antispasticity Medications and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pharmacologic Management of Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

Drug Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness

Antimicrobial Agents

Antiviral Agents and Selected Drugs for Fungal Infections

Cytotoxic Agents and Immune Modulation

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Vitamins and Minerals

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology

Drugs of Abuse: Anabolic Steroids and Other Doping Agents

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Exam 25: Topical Drugs and Treatments Used in Wound Management

Antibiotics are used to help a wound heal faster.Which of the following statements is true?

The most distinguishing sign between an inflammation and an infection is ______________.

Pressure can be beneficial in wound healing.Which of the following statements is true?

Wound dressings ______________.

ALUs benefit mostly from ______________.

For debridement,it is recommended to use ______________.

Debridement agents are ______________.

A wound is considered chronic if it has not healed by about 30% in ______________.

Alginate dressings ______________.

ALUs ______________.

To clean a wound,saline or tap water can be used.Studies have shown that ______________.

Which of the following has been shown to significantly promote wound healing?

Which of the following drugs would not slow down the healing of a chronic wound?

Introduction

Pharmacodynamics: Mechanism of Action

Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing

Adverse Drug Reactions

Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System

Antihypertensive

Drug Therapy of Coronary Atherosclerosis and Its Repercussions

Drug Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiac Arrhythmias

Drug Therapy for Pulmonary Disorders

Anesthetic Agents

Drugs for the Treatment of Pain and Inflammation

Drug Treatment for Arthritis-Related Conditions

Selective Topics in Endocrine Pharmacology

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis and Diabetes

Drugs for Epilepsy and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Antispasticity Medications and Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

Pharmacologic Management of Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

Drug Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Illness

Antimicrobial Agents

Antiviral Agents and Selected Drugs for Fungal Infections

Cytotoxic Agents and Immune Modulation

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Vitamins and Minerals

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology

Drugs of Abuse: Anabolic Steroids and Other Doping Agents

Filters