Question 1

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 B

Question 2

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. C

Question 3

The first-line therapy for psoriasis is usually:

Accepted Answer

A) Topical 
B) Oral 
C) Ultraviolet (UV) light 
D) Administration of an intravenous medication 
A) Topical 
B) Oral 
C) Ultraviolet (UV) light 
D) Administration of an intravenous medication A

Question 4

The generic name for Bactroban is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

All of the following statements are true concerning oral isotretinoin use except:

Accepted Answer

A) The boxed warning reads, "Avoid using during pregnancy due to the risk of severe birth defects." 
B) Only the patient needs to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program. 
C) Isotretinoin is used for severe cases of acne. 
D) Isotretinoin inhibits sebum production. 
A) The boxed warning reads, "Avoid using during pregnancy due to the risk of severe birth defects." 
B) Only the patient needs to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program. 
C) Isotretinoin is used for severe cases of acne. 
D) Isotretinoin inhibits sebum production.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Pruritis 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 11

Which one of the following statements is not true concerning shingles?

Accepted Answer

A) Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. 
B) Shingles is not painful. 
C) A vaccine is available. 
D) Antiviral medications may be used to reduce pain and to promote healing. 
A) Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. 
B) Shingles is not painful. 
C) A vaccine is available. 
D) Antiviral medications may be used to reduce pain and to promote healing.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) topical is used for:

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Burns 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Shingles 
A) Acne 
B) Burns 
C) Chickenpox 
D) Shingles

Question 15

The skin:

Accepted Answer

A) Is the largest organ of the body. 
B) Is made of layers. 
C) Provides protection and allows for the perception of pain. 
D) All of the above are characteristics or functions of the skin. 
A) Is the largest organ of the body. 
B) Is made of layers. 
C) Provides protection and allows for the perception of pain. 
D) All of the above are characteristics or functions of the skin.

Question 16

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

Question 17

All of the following are antibacterial treatments except:

Accepted Answer

A) Bacitracin 
B) Neomycin 
C) Polymyxin B sulfate 
D) Ketoconazole 
A) Bacitracin 
B) Neomycin 
C) Polymyxin B sulfate 
D) Ketoconazole

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 20

The generic name for Retin-A is:

Accepted Answer

A) Tetracycline 
B) Tretinoin 
C) Isotretinoin 
D) Benzoyl peroxide 
A) Tetracycline 
B) Tretinoin 
C) Isotretinoin 
D) Benzoyl peroxide

Exam 25: Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatologic System

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

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

The first-line therapy for psoriasis is usually:

The generic name for Bactroban is:

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

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

All of the following statements are true concerning oral isotretinoin use except:

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

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

Pruritis is the medical term for:

Which one of the following statements is not true concerning shingles?

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

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

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) topical is used for:

The skin:

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

All of the following are antibacterial treatments except:

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

Tacrolimus is used:

The generic name for Retin-A is:

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