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Chapter 11. Contact Dermatitis

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 11.  Contact Dermatitis

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. When choosing a topical corticosteroid cream to treat diaper dermatitis, the ideal medication would be:
A. Intermediate potency corticosteroid ointment (Kenalog)
B. A combination of a corticosteroid and an antifungal (Lotrisone)
C. A low potency corticosteroid cream applied sparingly (hydrocortisone 1%)
D. A high potency corticosteroid cream (Diprolene AF)

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Topical immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus (Elidel) or tacrolimus (Protopic) are used for:
A. Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis
B. Topical treatment of fungal infections (Candida)
C. Chronic, inflammatory seborrheic dermatitis
D. Recalcitrant nodular acne

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes:
A. Topical corticosteroids and emollients
B. Topical corticosteroids alone
C. Topical antipruritics
D. Oral corticosteroids for exacerbations of atopic dermatitis

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1

 

  1. Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with:
A. Topical antipruritics
B. Oral corticosteroids for 2 to 3 weeks
C. Thickly applied topical intermediate-dose corticosteroids
D. Isolation of the patient to prevent spread of the dermatitis

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1

 

  1. When a patient has contact dermatitis, wet dressings with Domeboro solution are used for:
A. Cleaning the weeping area of dermatitis
B. Bathing the patient to prevent infection
C. Relief of inflammation
D. Providing a barrier layer to protect the surrounding skin

 

 

ANS:  C                    PTS:   1

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