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Chapter 13 Viral Infections of the Skin
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Chapter 13 Viral Infections of the Skin

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

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Chapter 13 Viral Infections of the Skin

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. A patient who is diagnosed with shingles is taking topical acyclovir, and the nurse is providing instructions about adverse effects. The nurse will discuss which adverse effects of topical acyclovir therapy?
A. Insomnia and nervousness
B. Temporary swelling and rash
C. Transient burning when applied
D. This medication has no adverse effects.

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. The nurse is administering intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) to a patient with a viral infection. Which administration technique is correct?
A. Infuse intravenous acyclovir slowly, over at least 1 hour.
B. Infuse intravenous acyclovir by rapid bolus.
C. Refrigerate intravenous acyclovir.
D. Restrict oral fluids during intravenous acyclovir therapy.

 

 

ANS:   A                     PTS:    1

 

  1. A patient is receiving cidofovir (Vistide) as part of treatment for a viral infection, and the nurse is preparing to administer probenecid, which is also ordered. Which is the rationale for administering probenecid along with the cidofovir treatment?
A. Probenecid has a synergistic effect when given with cidofovir, thus making the antiviral medication more effective.
B. The probenecid also prevents replication of the virus.
C. Concurrent drug therapy with probenecid reduces the nephrotoxicity of the cidofovir.
D. The probenecid reduces the adverse gastrointestinal effects of the cidofovir.

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. Instructions for applying a topical antibiotic or antiviral ointment include:
A. Apply thickly to the infected area, spreading the medication well past the borders of the infection
B. If the rash worsens, apply a thicker layer of medication to settle down the infection
C. Wash hands before and after application of topical antimicrobials
D. None of the above

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. When prescribing topical penciclovir (Denavir) for the treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores) patient education would include:
A. Spread penciclovir liberally all over lips and area surrounding lips
B. Penciclovir therapy is started at the first sign of cold sore outbreak
C. Skin irritation is normal with penciclovir and it should resolve
D. The penciclovir should be used a minimum of 2 weeks to prevent recurrence

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1

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