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Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 11th Edition
Chapter 51 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nursing instructor is evaluating the students' understanding of topical anti-infectives. The instructor determines that the group understands the information when they pair which drug with the infection treated correctly? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The following topical anti-infective drugs are matched correctly with the infection they treat: erythromycin (Erygel) - acne vulgaris; ciclopirox (Loprox) - tinea pedis; and acyclovir (Zovirax) - episodes of HSV.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse might suspect a hypersensitivity reaction has occurred in a client using azelaic acid (Azelex) if the client experiences a combination of which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale:
Topical anti-infectives, like azelaic acid (Azelex), result in a rash, pruritus, urticaria, dermatitis, irritation, and erythema, which may indicate a hypersensitivity reaction to the drug.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care to two clients, one with a Staphylococcus aureus skin infection and another with a Streptococcus pyogenes infection. Which of the following would the nurse expect the primary health care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Mupirocin (Bactroban) and retapamulin (Altabax) are topical anti-infectives that can be used to treat Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes infections of the skin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse may use a topical antiseptic or germicide for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A nurse may use a topical antiseptic or germicide for the following reasons: to reduce the number of bacteria on skin surfaces, as a surgical scrub, as a preoperative skin cleanser, for washing the hands before and after caring for clients, and on minor cuts and abrasions to prevent infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following might nurses use to clean their hands before and after caring for a client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale:
Topical antiseptics, like chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) and hexachlorophene (pHisoHex), can be used by nurses to clean their hands before and after caring for a client.