ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 56 : Dermatologic Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is considering taking oral aloe supplements and asks the nurse about potential problems with this therapy. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dried juice of the leaves of the aloe plant contains anthranoids, which give aloe a laxative effect when taken orally. The topical application of the plant juice has been known for years to help the healing of wounds. Common adverse effects include diarrhea, nephritis, abdominal pain, and dermatitis when used topically.
Question 2 of 5
A female patient has been taking isotretinoin for 3 months. During a follow-up appointment, which statement by the patient would be of highest concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: There have been case reports of suicide and suicide attempts in patients receiving isotretinoin. Instruct patients to report immediately to their prescribers any signs of depression.
Question 3 of 5
Which adverse effects will the nurse expect in a teenage patient who is using topical tretinoin? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Some of the most common adverse effects of tretinoin are excessively red and edematous blisters, crusted skin, and temporary alterations in skin pigmentation.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a prescription for topically applied 5% fluorouracil cream as part of treatment for basal cell carcinoma on her cheek. Which instructions will the nurse provide to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E,F
Rationale: Fluorouracil may be applied with gloves or clean fingertips, but if fingertips are used, the medication must be washed off thoroughly after application. The medication may cause photosensitivity, as well as local swelling, scaling, burning, and tenderness. The medication is applied twice daily.
Question 5 of 5
A child is being treated for head lice with spinosad. Which of these statements about treatment with spinosad is true? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: The clothing and personal articles of the infested person must be decontaminated. This is best accomplished by washing them in hot, soapy water or by dry cleaning them. Spinosad offers the benefit of not requiring nit combing as do the other treatments, and is a single treatment drug.