Chapter 22, 23, & 24

Which of the following are found in the names of gold salts?

"au"

Which of the following is true concerning oral antifungals?

All above statements are true. (They are used to treat candidiasis of the oral cavity, They bind to the oral mucosa and remain in effect for up to 3 hours, They are not absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract but pass through without absorption)

Which of the following must be considered in administering stimulant laxatives?

All of the above must be considered. (The patient should be taught that cascara sagrada may discolor urine pink, red, or brown, Tablets should not be crushed or chewed because of irritation to the stomach, They should not be taken with milk or antacids.)

Which of the following is true of opioid/synthetic opioid medications for diarrhea?

All of the above statements are true. ( They include paregoric and diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil), They inhibit gastrointestinal motility, decrease hyperperistalsis, and allow the reabsorption of water and electrolytes, They are available only by prescription)

Which of the following is true of anti-inflammatory agents for the GI tract?

All of the above statements are true. (Anti-inflammatory agents specifically for the GI tract are for the management of ulcerative colitis, They may be administered as suppositories or retention enemas, Members of the sulfonamide family may be used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.)

Which of the following is true of oral antiviral agents?

All of the above. (Treatment of oral viral infections is palliative, Acyclovir is used for symptomatic relief, such as local pain and encrusted lesions, They may be topical or systemic.)

Which of the following are used in mouthwashes?

All of the above. (anesthetics, fluorides, oxygenating agents, phenols)

A patient with arthritis must make decisions on a day-to-day basis about the medications to take.

False

Vigorously rubbing calamine lotion on an area will help with the relief of itching.

False

Which of the following is NOT true of medications used on the skin?

Fluorouracil is used for actinic keratosis and superficial basal cell carcinomas. This medication irritates the skin, causing tissue disintegration, necrosis, and ulceration.

Medications used for arthritis include

Gold, NSAIDs, DMARDs,

Which of the following is NOT true of alendronate?

It may be given without regard to vitamin D.

Which of the following is NOT true of laxatives and cathartics?

People need a bowel movement per day and should take laxatives and cathartics to ensure this normal body function.

Which of the following is NOT true of skin preparations?

Persons with oily skin should bathe less frequently.

Which of the following is NOT true?

Sodium compounds do not affect gastric motility, but they do change systemic pH.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about treatment of burns?

Sulfonamides should be placed on tissue before débridement to soften the area, but this treatment has no antibacterial effect.

Which of the following is NOT true about the cox inhibitor?

The drugs in this category can be safely used by persons who are allergic to penicillin and sulfa drugs.

Which of the following is NOT true concerning medications for H. pylori?

They always include an antacid.

Which of the following is NOT true about antiemetic?

They are not effective with motion sickness.

Which is NOT true of NSAIDs?

They are relatively safe and have the advantage over other medications of not causing gastrointestinal symptomatology.

Which of the following is NOT true of bowel evacuants?

They are used for normal constipation.

Which of the following is NOT true about antacids?

They have no other indications except the treatment of gastric hyperacidity.

Which of the following is NOT true of bulk-forming laxatives?

They interfere with food absorption.

Which of the following is NOT true of medications for seborrheic dermatitis?

They routinely contain a topical antibiotic.

Which of the following is NOT true about taking medications for motion sickness?

They should be taken when symptoms occur.

Which of the following is NOT true of H2-receptor antagonists that interact with histamine to inhibit gastric secretions?

They should not be used for GERD.

Benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient in many topical medications for acne.

True

If Cantharone, used to remove common warts, touches normal skin, the medication should be removed with acetone or alcohol immediately.

True

Which of the following is NOT true of syrup of ipecac?

Vomiting should begin within 5 to 10 minutes of administration.

Common side effects of musculoskeletal medications include

all of the above (nausea & vomiting, pain in abdomen, headache)

Topical preparations come in which of the following forms?

all of the above (ointments and lotions, creams and gels, aerosol sprays)

Indiscriminate laxative use may lead to

all of the above. (dependence, loss of potassium, cardiac irregularities.)

Gold preparations cause

all of the above. (pruritus, stomatitis, rash, blood dyscrasias.)

The rate of medication absorption through the skin depends on which of the following?

all of the above. (the form of the drug, the size of the drug molecule, the base of the medication)

Which are sodium preparations that must be used infrequently and with care?

baking soda & Alka Seltzer

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of medications used in the gastrointestinal tract?

excessive thirst and excessive urination

Common side effects of medications for skin disorders include all of the following EXCEPT

loss of hair

The goal of arthritis therapy includes all of the following EXCEPT

maintaining joint function

Which are magnesium-based compounds?

milk of magnesia

Centrally acting muscle relaxants include all of the following EXCEPT

probenecid (Benemid)