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WorksheetsCh 12, 13, 14 Pharmacology
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are topical corticosteroids?
Substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria
Substances used to treat dermatological disorders associated with allergic reactions
Substances used to control conditions caused by fungi
Substances used to treat viral conditions
Which of the following is caused by an itch mite that burrows under the skin?
Seborrheic dermatitis
Scabies
Psoriasis
Pediculosis
Which of the following is caused by infestation of lice on the hairs of the scalp, pubic area, or trunk?
Seborrheic dermatitis
Scabies
Psoriasis
Pediculosis
To which classification does Chlorhexidine belong?
Antiseptics
Emollients and protectants
Antipruritics
Keratolytics
Yasmine suffers a second-degree burn on her arm in a kitchen accident. The doctor in the emergency department gives her a prescription for silver sulfadiazine cream. What is the action of this cream?
Controlling pain
Preventing and treating infection
Reducing scar formation
Decreasing itchiness
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.
It suppresses inflammation.
It dries the skin.
It kills viruses and bacteria.
What are preparations that are used on the skin to inhibit the growth of bacteria called?
All of the above
Bactericidal
Antibiotics
Antiseptics
Which statement by your patient indicates a need for further education?
“I will take this medicine only as long as the doctor instructed me to take it.”
“I will put this medication on my skin, never take it by mouth.”
“If I have any side effects, I am to keep taking the medication for 2 more days to see if it gets worse before I call the clinic.”
“I will keep this out of the reach of my children.”
Which of the following are contraindications for corticosteroid topical therapy?
Hypersensitivity to benzoic acid or paraben
Pregnancy, lactation, and immunosuppressed patients
Impaired kidney or liver function
Allergy to iodine
To which classification does povidone–iodine belong?
Antiseptics
Emollients and protectants
Antipruritics
Keratolytics
What type of agent is used topically to promote the removal of necrotic or fibrous tissue?
Bactericidal
Emollient
Enzymatic
Protectant
Which of the following is a cholinergic property?
Pupillary dilatation
Peripheral vasoconstriction
Cardiac stimulation
Increasing blood pressure
Which of the following groups does the medication propranolol belong?
Cholinergic blocker
Adrenergic
Adrenergic blocker
Cholinergic
Which of the following groups does the medication atropine belong to?
Cholinergic blocker
Adrenergic
Adrenergic blocker
Cholinergic
Which of the following groups does the medication epinephrine belong?
Cholinergic blocker
Adrenergic
Adrenergic blocker
Cholinergic
Which of the following groups does the medication scopolamine belong?
Cholinergic blocker
Adrenergic
Adrenergic blocker
Cholinergic
Which of the following is not a typical side effect of beta blockers?
Bradycardia
Fatigue
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Which is of the following is a beta-blocker?
Atropine
Epinephrine
Bethanechol
Propranolol
Leslie takes medication for hypertension. What category of medication has he likely been prescribed?
Cholinergic blocker
Beta-blocker
Adrenergic
Anticholinergic
Isabella carries an EpiPen at all times. What is the most likely reason?
Angina pectoris
High blood pressure
Migraine headaches
Severe allergies that may cause anaphylaxis
You are quite nervous about traveling with your friend, Isabella, who must have an EpiPen for use in medical emergencies. You ask her for a mock demonstration on how to use it should you be required to do so. How is it administered?
Squirt it down her throat
Dissolve it for administration
Place it under her tongue
Inject it
Beta-blockers are used in the treatment of ____.
hypertension
fatigue
asthma
atrioventricular block
Which medication can cause dilation of the pupils for eye exams and other desirable reasons?
Levophed
Cholestyramine
Propranolol
Atropine
The words resting and digesting can be used to characterize the _____.
parasympathetic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
somatic nervous system
reticular nervous system
The words fight or flight can be used to characterize the _____.
parasympathetic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system
somatic nervous system
reticular nervous system
What should you teach a patient receiving scopolamine?
It is dispensed via an inhaler.
You may experience blurring of vision.
You may get motion sickness.
You will have increased secretions.
What is the term for insufficient blood flow to parts of the heart or other tissues?
Ischemia
Bradycardia
Thrombus
Hypertension
Which term indicates that a drug has a small range between being effective/safe and toxic?
Narrow therapeutic index (NTI)
Hypotension
Heart failure (HF)
Coronary heart disease (CHD)
What is the term for drugs that prevent formation of blood clots or decrease the extension of existing blood clots?
Antilipemic agents
Antiarrhythmic agents
Antihypertensives
Anticoagulants
Why is it important to monitor drug concentration to establish the correct therapeutic dose for maintaining optimal functioning of the heart with a cardiac glycoside?
Digoxin is an NTI drug.
All cardiac drugs require regular blood monitoring.
It is not crucial, as cardiac glycosides are very safe and widely used drugs.
Digitalis is used to increase heart rate.
