CHAPTER 43: AGENTS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS

CHAPTER 43: AGENTS USED IN THE TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Debriding agents are used to treat all the following, except:

a.	second-degree burns.	c.	pressure ulcers.
b.	third-degree burns.	d.	surgical wounds.

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: Debriding agents are used to treat these.
B	Incorrect: Debriding agents are used to treat these.
C	Incorrect: Debriding agents are used to treat these.
D	Correct: Surgical wounds should not be debrided.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 1020          OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension

 

2. A mother asks the nurse if there is a treatment of choice for both lice and scabies in persons over two years of age. The nurse’s best response is:

a.	“Yes, its name is lindane.”
b.	“Yes, its name is trypsin.”
c.	“No, each condition requires a separate medication.”
d.	“Gentamicin can be used for both, but requires a prescription.”

 

 

ANS:  A

 

	Feedback
A	Correct: Lindane is effective against both lice and scabies.
B	Incorrect: This is not an antiparasitic.
C	Incorrect: This is not an informed response.
D	Incorrect: Gentamicin is not an antiparasitic.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 1020          OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application

 

3. When teaching a client about becaplermin, the nurse should include:

a.	“Becaplermin comes in a powder form.”
b.	“It is used to promote healing of your diabetic foot ulcer.”
c.	“You can only use this medication for short-term therapy only, less than one week.”
d.	“You apply it twice daily throughout the treatment period.”

 

 

ANS:  B

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: It comes in a gel form.
B	Correct: It is the first drug of its kind approved specifically for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
C	Incorrect: It can be used for as long as 20 weeks.
D	Incorrect: It is applied once a day.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 1020          OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Application

 

4. When teaching the diabetic client proper foot care, the nurse recognizes that further teaching is necessary when the client responds:

a.	“I should wash my feet daily with nondrying soap.”
b.	“I must inspect my feet daily for areas of redness or breakdown.”
c.	“I should always wear shoes.”
d.	“I should allow my feet to air dry.”

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: This statement indicates client understanding.
B	Incorrect: This statement indicates client understanding.
C	Incorrect: This statement indicates client understanding.
D	Correct: The client’s feet should be dried thoroughly with a towel especially between the toes.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 1031          OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Evaluation

 

5. The nurse recognizes that this drug is indicated for both short-term and intermittent long-term treatment of eczema?

a.	alefacept	c.	pimecrolimus
b.	efalizumab	d.	nitrofurazone

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	Incorrect: This is used to treat psoriasis.
B	Incorrect: This is used to treat psoriasis.
C	Correct: This is used to treat eczema.
D	Incorrect: This is used to treat burns.

 

 

PTS:   1                    REF:   p. 1021          OBJ:   Cognitive Level: Comprehension