Integumentary Medications

Silver sulfadiazine is prescribed for a client with a partial-thickness burn and the nurse provides teaching about the medication. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching about the treatments? 1. "The medication is an antibacterial." 2. "The medication will help heal the burn." 3. "The medication will permanently stain my skin." 4. "The medication should be applied directly to the wound."

"The medication will permanently stain my skin."

The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client and notes that the client is taking azelaic acid. Because of the medication prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for which condition? 1. Acne 2. Eczema 3. Hair loss 4. Herpes simplex

Acne

The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied at which times? 1. Immediately before swimming 2. 5 minutes before exposure to the sun 3. Immediately before exposure to the sun 4. At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun

At least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.

The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse should monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the medication were being applied to which body area? 1. Back 2. Axilla 3. Soles of the feet 4. Palms of the hands

Axilla

A burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate to the site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which finding indicates that a systemic effect has occurred? 1. Hyperventilation 2. Local rash at the burn site 3. Elevated blood pressure 4. Local pain at the burn site

Hyperventilation

Mafenide acetate is prescribed for a client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. The nurse should take which most appropriate action? 1. Discontinue the medication. 2. Notify the health care provider. 3. Inform the client that this is expected. 4. Apply a thinner film than prescribed to the burn site.

Inform the client that this is expected.

Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which finding indicates the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication? 1. Tinnitus 2. Diarrhea 3. Constipation 4. Decreased respirations

Tinnitus

Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed? 1. Platelet count 2. Triglyceride level 3. Complete blood count 4. White blood cell count

Triglyceride level

The health education nurse provides instructions to a group of clients regarding measures that will assist in preventing skin cancer. Which instructions should the nurse provide? Select all that apply. 1. Sunscreen should be applied every 8 hours. 2. Use sunscreen when participating in outdoor activities. 3. Wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in the sun. 4. Avoid sun exposure in the late afternoon and early evening hours. 5. Examine your body monthly for any lesions that may be suspicious.

Use sunscreen when participating in outdoor activities. Wear a hat, opaque clothing, and sunglasses when in the sun. Examine your body monthly for any lesions that may be suspicious.

A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would contact the HCP if the client is taking which medication? 1. Vitamin A 2. Digoxin (Lanoxin) 3. Furosemide (Lasix) 4. Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Vitamin A