Chapter 27 EOC Questions
The generic name for Dovonex is:
Calcipotriene
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) topical is used for:
burns
Which of the following ingredients is(are) in OTC Neosporin?
Bacitracin Neomycin Polymyxin B sulfate
Lamisil is indicated in the treatment of:
Dermatological fungal infections
Which auxiliary label(s) is(are) needed on a prescription for tetracycline for acne?
Do not take with dairy products. Do not take within 4 hours of antacids or iron products. Avoid sunlight.
Elidel (pimecrolimus) is indicated for:
Eczema
Which of the following is(are) composed of the protein keratin?
Hair Nails Base of the cuticle
The skin:
Is the largest organ of the body Is made of layers Provides protection and allows for the perception of pain
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding topical Compound W?
It is recommended for common, genital, and plantar warts.
Pruritus is the medical term for:
Itching
A drug that causes shedding of the outer layer of the skin is called a(an):
Keratolytic
All of the following are antibacterial treatments except:
Ketoconazole
A common OTC brand name of clotrimazole is:
Lotrimin AF
The generic name for Bactroban is:
Mupirocin
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding impetigo?
Once a person has impetigo, they are immune to getting it again.
All of the following statements are true concerning oral isotretinoin use except:
Only the patient needs to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program.
Which term refers to a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails?
Onychomycosis
Which one of the following statements is not true regarding permethrin (Nix)?
Permethrin (Nix) is available by prescription only.
Which one of the following statements is not true of psoriasis?
Psoriasis is curable.
Which glands produce sebum, an oily and waxy substance that lubricates the skin and retains water to provide moisture?
Sebaceous glands
Which one of the following statements is not true concerning shingles?
Shingles is not painful.
Which of the following agents require participation in the iPLEDGE program?
Sotret
Adalimumab, golimumab, and ustekinumab for psoriasis are all administered:
Subcutaneously
If a customer complains of head lice, then he or she can be advised to:
Talk to a pharmacist about one of the OTC treatments
Clobetasol propionate is the generic name for:
Temovate
The first-line therapy for psoriasis is usually:
Topical
What is an advantage of topical antibiotics over oral antibiotics for the treatment of impetigo?
Topical antibiotics do not have systemic side effects.
Treatment of eczema may include:
Topical corticosteroids Topical and oral calcineurin inhibitors Immunosuppressants
Tacrolimus is used:
Topically for eczema orally for organ transplant rejection prophylaxis
The generic name for Retin-A is:
Tretinoin
Valacyclovir is indicated for:
Varicella
Topical salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide preparations can be used in the treatment of:
Acne
What instructions should accompany a prescription for fluorouracil (5-FU)?
Apply using gloves or a non-metal applicator. Wash hands after each application. Avoid excessive sun exposure.
The epidermis:
Contains melanin
OTC treatments for Tinea pedis are available in:
Creams Powders Spray
A lack of hair growth is called:
alopecia
