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Pharmacology Ch5
Pharmacy Tech JATC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is a topical OTC medication for cold sores that blocks the virus from invading the cells and is known to be most effective when administered at the first sign of an outbreak? | Docasonal |
| Which of the following acts as a barrier with drying properties used to treat diaper rash? | Zinc oxide |
| A fungal infection in the vagina or mouth is commonly caused by which of the following fungi? | Candida |
| Some insurance companies may deny coverage of retinoid therapy because | it is considered cosmetic |
| Which of the following medications is available as a shampoo for patients with fungal infections of the scalp and should not be used for more than 14 consecutive days? | Nizoral (ketoconazole) |
| Impetigo is an example of a skin infection caused by which of the following bacteria? | Streptococcus |
| For isopropyl alcohol to be effective, which of the following must occur? | allow it to dry for at least 2 minutes |
| Which of the following is an appropriate medicinal use of antiseptics and disinfectants? | treat oral cavity infections |
| What is the only source of nourishment for lice? | human blood |
| Sunburn greatly increases the risk of which of the following categories of highly malignant skin cancer? | malignant melanoma |
| A patient has requested to have their Zovirax prescription refilled. Which of the following medications should the technician review to process the request? | acyclovir |
| Herpes simplex virus type I is associated with which of the following? | cold sores |
| Which of the following medications is an OTC-strength topical corticosteroid? | hydrocortisone 0.5% |
| Methemoglobinemia, a medical emergency, is a disorder where an abnormal form of hemoglobin is produced and is associated with which of the following drugs? | benzocaine |
| Which of the following is an ointment approved for the topical treatment of impetigo in both adults and children that should be used twice daily for 5 days? | retapamulin |
| Which of the following is a common laundry and household product that is used in cleaning, stain removal, and deodorizing? | sodium hypochlorite |
| Which of the following medications is a topical antibiotic used for rosacea? | metronidazole |
| Which of the following is the generic name of Hibiclens? | chlorhexidine gluconate |
| Which of the following is caused by a malfunction of oil producing glands on the scalp and the over-proliferation of cells? | dandruff |
| Which of the following drugs requires enrollment in the iPLEDGE program prior to dispensing? | isotretinoin |
| All of the following are topical antifungals except | mupirocin. |
| To prevent a topical agent from being internally ingested, which of the following auxiliary labels should be placed on the bottle? | for topical use only |
| Which of the following is a staphylococcal infection beginning in the sebaceous gland and the associated hair follicle? | furuncle |
| Which antibiotic is most likely to increase the side effects of retinoids? | tetracycline |
| Which of the following is a greasy, scaly area on the skin that sometimes appears red, brown, or yellow and usually occurs in infants? | cradle cap |
| Which of the following is the active ingredient used most frequently in dandruff shampoos, such as Selsun Blue? | selenium sulfide |
| Which of the following is used as both a preoperative skin disinfectant and a solution for storing hospital utensils? | sodium hypochlorite |
| Which of the following drug classifications include immunomodulatory medications that work by inhibiting T-cell activation, which prevent release of chemical mediators that promote inflammation? | calcineurin inhibitors |
| Which of the following topical agents works though a counterirritant action that involves evaporation and cooling, which soothes the itchy sensation? | calamine |
| An ____ is a chemical that is applied to objects to destroy microorganism rapidly and completely | disinfectant |
| A prescription instructs the patient to take 30ml once daily. what is the equivalent dose in teaspoons? | 6tsp |
| What is 3 oz converted to grams? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary | 90 g |
| What is 14kg converted to pounds? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary | 30.8 Ib |
| What is 78* F converted to *C | 25.6*C |
| How many 1tsp doses are in 6fl oz of a liquid medication? | 36 doses |