Antifungal, Antivirals & Drugs for the Skin + Gastro
Which term is another name for pruritus?
hives
redness
swelling
itching
itching
A drug indicated to dilate the pupil is classified as
miotics.
mydriatics.
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
beta-adrenergic blocking agents.
mydriatics.
Which drug classification is indicated for treating high cholesterol?
diuretics
antihypertensives
antilipemics
cardiac glycosides
antilipemics
Which works best to prevent tobacco dependence?
nicotine patch
antidepressant medication
not starting to smoke
commit lozenges
not starting to smoke
Which vaccine is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for people over the age of 65; individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases of the heart, lung, or kidneys; and healthcare workers?
pneumovax
influenza vaccine
pneumococcal vaccine
MMR vaccine
influenza vaccine
All of the following classifications may be administered orally except
antiseptics.
antipruritics.
analgesics.
antibiotics.
antiseptics.
Which procedure should be followed prior to instilling eye medications if crusting or drainage is present?
Wash from inner to outer canthus.
Wash from outer to inner canthus.
Cleanse the eyelid with a damp cloth.
Cleanse the eyelid with a dry cloth.
Wash from inner to outer canthus.
Which is the medical term for chest pain?
dyspnea
cardialgia
angina pectoris
cardiac arrest
angina pectoris
The most common vasodilator that relaxes or dilates the walls of the arteries to control angina pectoris is
digoxin.
iron.
nitroglycerin.
aspirin.
nitroglycerin.
An example of a narcotic antitussive is
codeine.
dextromethorphan.
rifampin.
albuterol.
codeine.
Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, and Protonix are examples of which type of drugs?
antacids
proton pump inhibitors
histamine H2-receptor antagonists
anticholinergics
proton pump inhibitors
Which procedure should be followed when administering an ophthalmic medication that causes systemic effects?
Press gently against the outer canthus.
Instruct the patient to keep his eye closed for 30 to 90 seconds.
Press gently against the inner corner of the eye and the nose bone.
Instruct the patient to close the eye and rub the eyelid in a circular motion.
Press gently against the inner corner of the eye and the nose bone.
A patient diagnosed with edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) and hypertension would be prescribed
antihypertensives.
cardiac glycosides.
diuretics.
antilipemics.
diuretics.
Vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes are which category of medications?
antitussives
antihistamines
decongestants
mucolytics
decongestants
Healthcare team members should ask individuals if they are allergic to _________blank in order to prevent an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine.
shellfish
penicillin
eggs
pollen
eggs
Which of the following indications are Diflucan, Monistat, and Lotrimin used to treat?
Bacterial infections
Viral infections
Fungal infections
Rickettsial infections
Fungal infections
Which drug classification do Tagamet HB HB, Zantac, Pepcid, and Axid belong?
antacids
histamine H2-receptor antagonists
anticholinergics
digestants
histamine H2-receptor antagonists
Which drug classification does Warfarin sodium (Coumadin) belong?
antiplatelet
antilipemic
anticoagulant
antihypertensive
anticoagulant
Drugs that liquefy, or break down, tenacious mucous so it can be coughed up more easily are known as
antitussives.
decongestants.
antihistamines.
expectorants.
expectorants.
A combination of three drugs for two to six months is used to treat which condition?
tuberculosis
strep throat
sinusitis
bronchitis
tuberculosis
Clostridium difficile is a deadly "superbug" that causes
penicillin-resistant otitis media.
nosocomial diarrhea.
nongonococcal urethritis.
toxoplasmosis.
nosocomial diarrhea.
Polymyxin B, colistin, neomycin, and chloromycetin are examples of medications used to treat
external ear disorders.
cerumen.
middle ear disorders.
otic fungal infections.
external ear disorders.
Aspirin, thrombolytics or clot busters, anticoagulants, analgesics, nitroglycerin, beta blockers, and antilipemics are indicated to treat
atherosclerosis.
angina pectoris.
thrombophlebitis.
myocardial infarction.
myocardial infarction.
Oxygen therapy is indicated in the treatment of
hypoxia.
orthopnea.
dyspnea.
hemoptysis.
hypoxia.
Which drug classification do Fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), and cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec) belong?
antihistamines
decongestants
antitussives
mucolytics
antihistamines