PC 707 MODULE 9 EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND

PC 707 MODULE 9 EXAM (ACTUAL / ) QUESTIONS AND

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What does mgmt. of contact dermatitis start with? - --- Answers___Identification of the agent and removal

If removal of agent does not treat contact dermatitis, what is recommended next? - ---Answers___Topical corticosteroids

How long must systemic steroids be administered in a patient with poison/ivy oak? - ---Answers___2 weeks

What helps improve healing, decrease risk for infection with burns? - ---Answers___Non-adherent dressing

What is the treatment for mild to moderate psoriasis? - --- Answers___(1) topical medications (2) phototherapy

What is the treatment for severe psoriasis? - ---Answers___(1) topical medications (2) phototherapy (3) systemic drugs

Using what can improve the action of topical steroids for psoriasis? - ---Answers___Occlusive dressing

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If someone wants to get pregnant and is currently on acne medication, what should you recommend? - --- Answers___Wait for one menstrual cycle (wash out period)

What acne medications are contraindicated during pregnancy and the preconception period? - ---Answers___Retinoid containing products and systemic salicylates

What route of administration has the safest profile for use during pregnancy? - ---Answers___Topical

What topical antimicrobial products are considered safe during pregnancy? - ---Answers___(1) erythromycin (2) clindamycin (3) azelaic acid (4) sulfacetamide (5) metronidazole (6) benzoyl peroxide

Should trimethoprim be used as systemic antibacterial treatment during pregnancy? - ---Answers___No (can interfere with folate metabolism)

What is an infection and/or irritation of the eyelid margin? - -- -Answers___Blepharitis

What are the causes of blepharitis? - ---Answers___(1) hypersecretion of the sebaceous glands (2) Meibomian gland dysfunction (3) combination

Is blepharitis chronic? - ---Answers___Yes 2 / 3

What should you educate your patient on to help with blepharitis? - ---Answers___(1) eyelid hygiene (2) avoid contacts (3) warm massages (4) occasional antibiotic use

What is the first line treatment for blepharitis? - --- Answers___Bacitracin ointment or erythromycin 0.5% ophthalmic ointment

If blepharitis worsens with treatment, what would you do? - -- -Answers___Refer to ophthalmologist

What is normally used for neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis? - ---Answers___Erythromycin (0.5%)

What is the recommendation on how to prevent neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis prenatally? - --- Answers___Screening and treatment of GC/CT prenatally

What can you treat allergic conjunctivitis with? - --- Answers___(1) mast cell stabilizers (2) topical antihistamines (3) oral antihistamines

What is the recommendation on who should prescribe optical glucocorticoids? - ---Answers___Ophthalmologists

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