Chapter 20: Topical Medications

Chapter 20: Topical Medications

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. An anorectal preparation may be prescribed for a person with which condition?

ANS:  B

Anorectal preparations include emollients, foams, and gels for topical anesthesia or healing of the rectal area.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 408             OBJ:   1

TOP:   Anorectal Preparations                    KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

2. A patient is instructed to take an oral troche by which means?

ANS:  A

These miscellaneous products are used to soothe minor inflammation in the mouth. The patient should be taught the appropriate administration technique for the drug form that is being used.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 409             OBJ:   2

TOP:   Mouth Preparations                         KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity

3. Acyclovir ointment is prescribed for the treatment of which condition?

ANS:  D

Acyclovir (Zovirax) is used for the treatment of herpes simplex.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 415 | Table 20-5

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Antiviral Agents                              KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

4. Silvadene is used in treatment of which skin problem?

ANS:  C

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is used as a burn preparation.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remember            REF:   p. 415| Table 20-5

OBJ:   1                    TOP:   Topical Medications                        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: N/A

5. A young patient comes into the clinic complaining of acne. He is started on Differin. What should the nurse instruct him to do?

ANS:  A

The nurse’s instruction should be: when using Differin, wash your face and apply a thin film of gel to affected areas once a day.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understand            REF:   p. 414 | Table 20-5

OBJ:   2                    TOP:   Acne Preparations

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity