NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 32 Anti-infective Drugs And Topical Agents

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

Erythema.

Perforation.

Fluid.

All of the above.

The nurse should assess all of these parameters when administering otic preparations.

Explanation

The nurse should assess all of these parameters when administering otic preparations.

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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.

One of the side effects of Zetar shampoo is photosensitivity.

Explanation

One of the side effects of Zetar shampoo is photosensitivity.

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 is only effective if used alternating with periods of monotherapy

Combination therapy is superior to monotherapy at this time for reasons described in this choice.

Explanation

Combination therapy is superior to monotherapy at this time for reasons described in this choice.

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.

Drugs that lower intraocular pressure increase the flow of aqueous humor through the eye’s anterior chamber.

Explanation

Drugs that lower intraocular pressure increase the flow of aqueous humor through the eye’s anterior chamber.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Explanation

7. Pediculicides are used to treat which of the following disorders?

Scabies

Fungal infections

Viral infections

Head lice

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.

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.

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)

This is the only drug listed that is an anesthetic eye preparation.

Explanation

This is the only drug listed that is an anesthetic eye preparation.

9. When administering topical ophthalmic preparations. the nurse must assess:

Visual acuity.

Intraocular movements.

Color of the sclera.

Blinking reflex.

The nurse must assess visual acuity. extraocular eye movements. tearing. and discharge when administering topical eye medications.

Explanation

The nurse must assess visual acuity. extraocular eye movements. tearing. and discharge when administering topical eye medications.

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

Antiviral creams can cause vulvitis when applied to the genitalia to treat genital herpes.

Explanation

Antiviral creams can cause vulvitis when applied to the genitalia to treat genital herpes.

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