ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 56 : Dermatologic Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient and notes that the patient has positive results for nasal colonization by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse anticipates an order for which medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mupirocin (Bactroban) is used on the skin for treatment of staphylococcal and streptococcal impetigo. It is used topically and intranasally to treat nasal colonization by MRSA; however, MRSA is becoming increasingly resistant to the drug.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is to receive wound care with topical silver sulfadiazine. Which finding, if noted, would be a potential contraindication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients with allergies to sulfonamide drugs must not receive silver sulfadiazine.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.