NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 32 Anti-infective Drugs And Topical Agents

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    When administering otic preparations. the nurse should observe the tympanic membrane for:

    • Erythema.
    • Perforation.
    • Fluid.
    • All of the above.
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  • 2. 

    Jake has psoriasis of the scalp. The physician has ordered Zetar shampoo. You would advise the client to:

    • Avoid sun exposure to the scalp.

    • Use the shampoo PRN.

    • Report pruritus.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. Avoid sun exposure to the scalp.
    Explanation
    One of the side effects of Zetar shampoo is photosensitivity.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following statements is TRUE about combination therapy for treatment of HIV disease?

    • It completely shuts off replication of HIV

    • Is the only FDA-approved treatment for HIV disease

    • It appears to cause a sustained benefit achieved by drug no. 1 preventing the emergence of resistance to drug no. 2 despite resistance to drug no. 1

    • It is only effective if used alternating with periods of monotherapy

    Correct Answer
    A. It appears to cause a sustained benefit achieved by drug no. 1 preventing the emergence of resistance to drug no. 2 despite resistance to drug no. 1
    Explanation
    Combination therapy is superior to monotherapy at this time for reasons described in this choice.

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  • 4. 

    Drugs that lower intraocular pressure work by increasing:

    • The flow of aqueous humor through the anterior chamber.

    • Fluid volume in the eye’s anterior chamber.

    • Pressure in the eye chambers.

    • Diameter of the eye chambers.

    Correct Answer
    A. The flow of aqueous humor through the anterior chamber.
    Explanation
    Drugs that lower intraocular pressure increase the flow of aqueous humor through the eye’s anterior chamber.

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  • 5. 

    Mara Francesca has been diagnosed with scabies. His physician has ordered crotamiton (Eurax). After 1 week of treatment. the client reports that the pruritus has not stopped. You would advise the client to:

    • Stop applying the medication.

    • Continue treatment because pruritus may persist for 4 to 6 weeks.

    • Call the physician.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. Continue treatment because pruritus may persist for 4 to 6 weeks.
    Explanation
    Many times pruritus is not relieved for 4 to 6 weeks after therapy has been initiated. It is never appropriate to discontinue medication without a physician’s direction.

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  • 6. 

    Topical antibiotics work by:

    • Inhibiting replication of a virus

    • Blocking histamine-1 and -2 receptors

    • Binding to fungal cell membranes

    • Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis

    Correct Answer
    A. Inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis
    Explanation
    Topical antibiotics work by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Choice A describes antiviral actions. Choice B describes the action of antipruritics. And choice D describes the action of antifungals.

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  • 7. 

    Pediculicides are used to treat which of the following disorders?

    • Scabies

    • Fungal infections

    • Viral infections

    • Head lice

    Correct Answer
    A. Head lice
    Explanation
    Pediculicides are an effective treatment for head lice. Scabicides are used to treat scabies. Antifungals are used to treat fungal infections. Antivirals are used to treat viral infections.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following drugs might be given to relieve pain from corneal abrasions?

    • Proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine)

    • Timolol maleate (Timoptic)

    • Betaxolol hydrochloride (Betoptic)

    • Levobunolol hydrochloride (Betagan)

    Correct Answer
    A. Proparacaine hydrochloride (Alcaine)
    Explanation
    This is the only drug listed that is an anesthetic eye preparation.

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  • 9. 

    When administering topical ophthalmic preparations. the nurse must assess:

    • Visual acuity.

    • Intraocular movements.

    • Color of the sclera.

    • Blinking reflex.

    Correct Answer
    A. Visual acuity.
    Explanation
    The nurse must assess visual acuity. extraocular eye movements. tearing. and discharge when administering topical eye medications.

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  • 10. 

    Alice is using antiviral creams for her condition. Which of the following is a potential side effect of the medication?

    • Vulvitis

    • Headache

    • Dizziness

    • Staining of the skin

    Correct Answer
    A. Vulvitis
    Explanation
    Antiviral creams can cause vulvitis when applied to the genitalia to treat genital herpes.

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