Chapters 11 and 12 Quiz

The chemical symbol for iron is ____.

Fe

Pernicious anemia is associated with deficiency of vitamin ____.

B12

Freezing food results in substantial loss of ____.

B6

In adults, neuritis, dermatitis, nausea, vomiting, and depression are associated with ____.

B6 deficiency

The vitamin necessary for formation of intracellular substances such as collagen is vitamin ____.

C

The vitamin that is responsible for regulating the absorption and metabolism of calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth is vitamin ____.

D

Irving takes an anticoagulant. What vitamin may cause bleeding if he takes more than 1,200 units?

E

Patients who are vitamin K deficient or on oral anticoagulants may experience bleeding if they overdose on vitamin ____.

E

Asher reads the label on the cream he is using to treat his itchy rash and notices that it contains benzocaine. What is the action of benzocaine?

It is a local anesthetic.

After many unsuccessful attempts to treat his acne with topical medications including antibiotics, Flynn's doctor has prescribed isotretinoin for him. What action is the isotretinoin likely to have?

It will decrease oil production.

Tamra's doctor instructs her to apply the medicated cream to her foot and, as much as possible, keep her foot dry and exposed to air. How will keeping her foot dry and exposed to the air affect the action of the cream?

It will slow absorption and reduce systemic effects.

You can't help but check the contents of your new boyfriend's medicine cabinet. You notice a tube of Zovirax (Acyclovir) cream with his name and a very recent date on it. What do you suspect he has or has recently had?

cold sores

The fat soluble vitamins are ____.

A, D, E, and K

Rabia, who loves to work in her garden, often gets itch rashes on her hands and arms. The rashes are severe enough that Rabia visits her doctor, who prescribes a high potency corticosteroid cream. Rabia is about to apply the cream to her latest rash, which she has scratched until it is raw and bloody. Is this acceptable?

No, corticosteroids should not be applied to open wounds and may delay healing.

Camryn has had dozens of mosquito bites this summer. She is trying an antihistamine cream in large quantities this week and finds that she rarely itches at all. Should she be concerned about this use?

Yes, prolonged use of topical antihistamines can cause hypersensitivity reactions.

At the end of her first week in kindergarten, Jenny arrives home with a note that she has head lice, along with several others at the school. What type of agent should Jenny's parents use?

a pediculicide

Alba has heard that vitamin D deficiency is common and has begun taking high dose supplements. What is a sign of vitamin D overdose?

heart rhythm abnormalities

Yasmine suffers a second degree burn on her arm in a kitchen accident. The doctor at the emergency room gives her a prescription for silver sulfadiazine cream. What is the action of this cream?

infection prevention and treatment

Megan has been taking 65,000 units of vitamin A per day. What is she risking with this dosage?

joint and muscle pain

Burton has dandruff and is embarrassed by the flakes that seem to cascade from his scalp. What type of agent might be helpful?

keratolycic

Salicylic acid is used in ____.

keratolytic agents

Headache, flushing, and burning sensations of face, neck, and chest and postural hypotension are associated with high doses of ____.

niacin

Lindane is used in ____.

pediculicides

Folic acid can interfere with the action of ____.

phenytoin

Fall in the blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias are associated with ____.

potassium overdose

Overuse or extended use of antibacterial agents can lead to ____.

resistance

Mr. Illyich is a 58-year-old chronic alcoholic who is seen at the clinic with glossitis, cheilosis, dermatitis, and photophobia. What is a possible diagnosis?

riboflavin deficiency

Docosanol is approved to ____.

shorten the healing time and duration of cold sore symptoms

Lawson, age 13 years, is experiencing mild acne and asks you, his pharmacist uncle, what to do. You suggest he look for an over-the-counter preparation containing ____.

sulfur, salicylic acid, or benzoyl peroxide

According to DSHEA, under what circumstances can the FDA place restrictions on a dietary supplement that is already on the market?

the FDA must show that the product is unsafe before it can order restrictions.

Your patient presents with night blindness, anorexia, weight loss, dry skin and eyes, and pruritis. What should you suspect?

vitamin A deficiency

What vitamin is unstable when exposed to heat or air or combined with alkaline compounds?

vitamin C

Alva complains of severe muscle cramps and testing reveals that, at age 27, she also has osteoporosis. What should you suspect?

vitamin D deficiency

What is the percentage of sodium chloride in "normal" saline?

0.9%

Thiamine is also called vitamin ____.

B1

Vitamin B12 is also called _____.

cobalimin

During her annual physical, Cia was found to be hyperglycemic and to be spilling sugar in her urine (glycosuria). She is surprised because the only health issue she has is a chronic rash for which she has long used a very high potency, prescription-strength cream. Based on Cia's symptoms, you suspect that the cream's active ingredient is a(n) ____

corticosteroid

Your sister and her newborn will be staying with you following their discharge from the hospital. Although excited, you want to make sure your immaculate apartment stays that way during their visit. If you decide to use a substance that inhibits the growth of bacteria, what term should you look for on the label?

disinfectant

Marika is diabetic and has developed ulcerated sores on her foot. What type of agent is prescribed for ulcerated wounds?

enzymatic

Collagenase is a(n) ____.

enzymatic agent

Three-month-old Lee has a rash on his bottom and his anxious first-time take him to the doctor. The doctor diagnoses diaper rash and recommends several ointments that can be used to treat the rash. What type of agent is likely to be in the creams?

an antifungal

Constance is helping her friend clean his new apartment. She hates wearing gloves, and prefer to use some sort of topical skin product to help protect her hands instead. What type of agent should she use?

an emollient

Kasey is paralyzed from the neck down in a diving accident and now prone to developing decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) from being in the same position for so long. Recently, a new home health aide found Kasey to have several pressure sores. What type of preparation can be used to clean the necrotic tissue from the wounds?

an enzymatic

Any compound that fights against the destructive effects of free radicals is called a(n) ____.

antioxidant

Sol develops a red, itchy rash after playing in what turned out to be poison ivy. What type of medication would most likely to help Sol?

antipruritic

The "-caines," such as benzocaine, may be included in ____.

antipruritics

Hayden has painful plantar warts on his foot and his doctor prescribes medication to destroy them. Hayden should ____.

avoid getting the medication on surrounding tissue

You are preparing for a long overdue tropical vacation and want to purchase a sunscreen that will reduce your risk of early and progressed skin cancer. What should you look for on the label?

broad spectrum coverage and an SPF of 30 or more

Postmenopausal women may benefit from supplemental ____.

calcium

Rickets in children is associated with _____.

calcium deficiency