PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 RASMUSSEN
NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
Which condition can be caused by poison ivy, cosmetics, and
soaps? – ANSWER- Contact Dermatitis
Which personal protective gear (or equipment) should be worn
by a health care worker when applying drug patches to the skin?
- ANSWER- Gloves
Which term describes drugs that soften and destroy the outer
layer of skin so that it is sloughed off (shed)? – ANSWERKeratolytics
When applying a transdermal patch, always remove the old
patch before applying a new one to: – ANSWER- Prevent
possible overdose
Which classification of drugs can be used to effectively remove
warts and corns? – ANSWER- Keratolytics
Which technique should be used to apply lotions? – ANSWERPat with a piece of cotton.
Which term describes an infestation by lice? – ANSWERPediculosis
Which term describes swelling caused by a buildup of fluid in
the tissues? – ANSWER- Edema
Which is a type of dressing that seals in drugs, body heat, and
moisture? – ANSWER- Occlusive
Which conditions are examples of bacterial infections? –
ANSWER- Impetigo and Boils
Which term means to soften the skin by moistening, causing
increased absorption through the skin? – ANSWER- Macerate
Which topical medication relieves pain and itching by numbing
the skin layers and mucous membranes? – ANSWERAnesthetics
If a skin condition is painful, which of the following drugs may
be ordered by the doctor prior to administration of a topical
medication? – ANSWER- Analgesic
Which type of burn is caused by contact with a caustic agent
such as acid? – ANSWER- Chemical
Which medication works by covering, cooling, drying, or
soothing inflamed skin? – ANSWER- Protectives and astringents
Which term describes a protective response of body tissues to
irritation and injury—a process that results in swelling, redness,
pain, and heat? – ANSWER- Inflammation
Which term describes a condition caused by the release of
histamine from the skin cells during allergic reactions? –
ANSWER- Pruritus
Which condition does NOT result from extended exposure to the
sun? – ANSWER- Dermatitis
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