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{ , ,.,, . ,." . f r- i'r.- ,, ,,, , Exominotion #2pleose reod eoch of the following ond circle the one correct onswer1. Which of the following producis con be recommended for o potient who requiresrernovol of eor wox?o. Povidine-iodine'b. Aceiic acid 1.257".. c. Bocitrocin''/ r)None of the oboveZ.'ffnicn of the following ontiseptics will be the most initoting when opplied to an openwound?o. 3% Hydrogen Peroxide{6) lodine Tincture ---Z. Povidine lodined. Hibiclens3. Which of the following symptoms could indicote syphilis?

("cirDevelopment of o choncre on geniiolio l./b. Lorge omounts of pus in the urinec. Chronic coughd. None of the obove4. Which of ihe following should be discussed with o potieni when purchosing molecondoms?o. Avoid using the same condom twice '-'/, b. Avoid shorp objects such as rings when putting the condom on ,/''.-../ c. Alwoys use some form of lubricotion such os oil to preveni breokingffi AondbonlY5. Which of the following ollilep!_qs__c_gl_:Sns{!I9*_q potient to ollergic reoctions in thefuture?o. Silver nitroteb. lsopropyl olcoholI c. Hydrogen peroxide/' -dlt None of ihe obove6. A nonprescription product for conjunctiviiis con be recommended for which of thefollowing potient situotions?o. When the potient comploins of eyelids stuck together in the mornings\1- ossocioied with red swollen eyes " \'1 ... , i-6), When the potient comploins of nosol congestion, swollen itchy red eyes ond;z/',". // t rhinorrheoc. When the potient hos o fever ossocioted with red eyesd. None of the obove


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c. Use of a mcie condom onlyd. Allthe obove ore equolly effectivei4. Which of the following is frue concerning condom use?, ,' $ Only lolex condoms ore recommended to reduce dis;igs-eJgnsolssign*/ -b. There is no olternotive ovoiloble for potienis who hove ollergies to lotexi;.",c. Femole condoms connoi be used in o potient with lotex ollergy, ..d. None of the obove cre true

15. Which of the following conditions con leod to the development of Tineo Pedisinfection?o. Prolonged exposure of feet in moist , dork oreos throughout the doy ',-/b. Exposure in locker rooms when the floor is wet ond proper shoes ore not Wofl1 "z'"j c. Constont scroiching of the skintg AcndBonly15. Which of the following concerning tesiing of mole condoms is true?o. Condoms ore tesied for pin holes --1 ,,.b. Pin holes ore lorger thon ihe HIV virus ' .,''u\.--" c. Condom strengih is determined using mechonicolstretchingi4nondB17. Which ontiseptics ore olso found in mouthwosh qnd con prevent gingivitis?i,9)l rlclosonjl b. Hydrogen peroxide 5% l.!^r"-.e\nf! c. Benzolkonium chloride i''/ ,.rtrd-h None of the obove' lB."\^AhCfi of the following products should be ovoided when recommending o coldond ollergy product for o potient with hypertension?o. Diphenhydromine\ .n'/' .6...,Pseudoephedrine./ c. Lorotidined. None of ihe obove'19. Afrip should be ovoided in which of the following situotions?G for more thon 4 doys continuously

'-"'" c. ln potients on worforind. None of ihe qbove20. Which of the following will increose toxicity of quinidine sulfote?- ,,'@ Sodium bicorbonote._,,," b. Aluminum hydroxidec. Aspirind. Acetominophen


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Please circle the one best answer for each question1. Which of the following can be treated using nonprescription medication?

a. Bacterial vaginitisb. Trichomonai vaginitisc. Cvstitisffi Canaiaa vaginal infectionsrs/2. Which of the following is the best antibacterial solution for use in preparation forsurgery, compounding IV solutions, wound care etc?

a. triclosanb. silver nitrate@ chlorhexidine r;'b{^ (. ".-e^- 5d. iodine tincture3. One advantage of the solution selected in #2 is:

it leaves a film on the skin for longer protectionit can kill fungal infections as weilc. it can be taken orally as welld. none ofthe above4. Which of the foliowing is true concerning fever control?

a. patients should avoid extensive alcohol bathb. patients may alternate between antiplretic products to avoid toxicit,v from asingle agentiuke warm water should be used for bathingall of the above5. Vinegar is used to :

treat active infections in the extemal auditory canalprevent infection in the external auditory canaltreat fungal infections only in the external auditory canalaandb


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6. Which of the following rvill give an intense odor if mixed with 10% KOH?f,sh J aior@ t"tt*tions in patients with bacterial vaginitisd. none ofthe above

7. S&ich of the following is an antiaxidant found in opirthaknic products?A benzyl alcohol(9 sodium bisulfitec. phenolphthaleind. none of the above

L Which of the following can cause chemical conjunctivitis?,#A\,fup excessive cigarette smoke exposureb. E Colic. Herpes Simplexd. lrione of the atove

9. \ltich of the following is true eoncerning Betadine?. it iannotbe bandagedit is less irritating than Iodine Tincture

d. none ofthe above10. lf irich condom types wili not reduce the transmission of HIV?@ lut*" cond.omsb. pollurethane J"*o cecumo. Denzene

a. acetaminophen,A/r b)b asDlrm\/.,c. lDuprolend. all of the above

11. Which of the following should be avoided in a child with a fever of viral origin?


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12. llTrat is the maxirnum dosage of aspirin that can be taken at one time?.A')a. 6500mg ^, \tb. 65mg .#

& 800mg(Q Nor,*lr,i," above t 7 @ bru 'hn{.i3. Which of the following can lead to impacted cerumen?\ in"r"used urinationb. sticking foreign objects into the earA abnormally shaped auditory canal .:.,,Rd.Jlbandc\1

14. Which of the following wculd be less irritating when attempting to prevent infectionin a wound?\ ethanol\ Iodine Tincture'.c. Isopropyi alcoholffiN"o-u.i"\r15. Aspirin should be avoided with warfarin because:

a. Aspirin prevents renal elimination of warfarinWa:farin increases the metabolism of aspirinAspirin displaces warfarin from protein binding sitesNone of the above

16" The maximum dosage for ibuprofen over the counter is:a. 4 ems dailyQ) rioomg aaityc. 2400m9 dallyd. none ofthe above

17. t'hich of the following is the most common reason for failure of condoms to preventconfaception?inadequate use by userspinholesfaulty productsnone ofthe above


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18. If a patient has gout,3 grams daily2 grams daily325m9 dailyNone of the above

19. Which of the following products shouid be less irritating on the GI tract?a, Ecotrinb. Magnesium salicylateBuffered aspirinAll of the above

20. Ascriptin and Bufferin have an advantage over reguiar aspirin because:

which of the following dosages of aspirin must be avoided?, \ *h+=i r1\.-) all))'t *j

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@ ;g:ff*" antacids that will increase the dissolution rate of aspirin in theb. they have enteric coating resulting in iess GI initation,,11--. they have much iarger dosages of aspirin present in their formuiationsf( d. i all of the above


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PHA 4769Dr ThompsonEXAM 3

Please circle the one best answer for each question.1. Which of the following will cause impacted cerumen?

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t,r] * external ay$tdrV canals too largeLS t!tojlne'f?reign objects into ear

, ^l a. povidine-iodinen A V, ,ffi ritu"t nitratelY '#iTIJ'J''.1.3ffl;:4. Which of the following should be recommended to treat a furuncle?afi"e, nitrate. mercurochromeBetadine

None of the above5. Which of the following can be used to prevent external otitis over the counter?

.,/,./a. acetic acidZ5%o{ b. vinegar in a ratio of 2:l"u c. boric acid l.25%o and acetic acidl.257o in combination",ry\jj a and c

K. uirdlerproduction of cerumend. all of the above

2. Which of the followine shsrilii be used. to remove ear wax?-.f, a. Hydrogwdroxide lVo# ffi daftfi"n peroxide 3vo withwater in 1:1 ratioc. Povidined. AandC

3. Which of the following can sensitize a patient to allergic reactions?

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6. Carbami xide is used to remove ear wax because:it disorganizes the wax through the reiease of oxygenit increases the pH of the external auditory canaiit decreases the pH ofthe external auditory canalnone of the above

7. OTC ophthalryioioducts can be recofllmended for which of the following types of

ailergicchemicalbacterial

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# "andbonlyiia will commonly cause impetigo?

d. none ofthe above9. Which me s prefened for treatment of extensive impetigo on the body?

antibiotics obtained with prescription onlytopical neomycinsilver nitrateHibiclens

10. Which of3hefollowing is recommended to decrease bacterial count under the armswhen patlBnfi are sensitive to the use of deodorants during extensive initation andfuru formation?

strep or staph6. shigella

ffi Hibiclensb. Hydrogen Peroxrde 3Voc. Triclosand. None of the above/""1 1. Whicjdf the following medications should be recommended to treat an elderlypagpnCivlth dry eyes?

i'?l methvlcellulosell Y saicylic acid lvoc. resorcinold. none ofthe above


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PovidineioflinetlnctureIodine solution

12. Which of the following medications cause the greatest irritation on a wound?.f?ffi

d. Hydrogen peroxtde 37o13. 'Which of the following medications is the active ingredient in most ophthalmicproducts to "whiten" the eyes?

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a. tetrah:drdcb,ffiizotineDyln?pI)AZOtlneu/c. methylcellulose

k if it is painfulg'ift if the skin can touch when pressed togetherY none ofthe above

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{&r a and b14. Which of the following is used as an astringent in over the counter ophthalmicpreparations?

c. zinc chlorided. none ofthe above15. How can youdetermine if a patient's wounds will req,uire -Sl-i-tp.hes?

16. Which of the following can be used to prevent wound infection?

t)v a.b.c,ft:) Dakins solutionTriclosanBenzalkonium chlorideall of the above17. W ffih of the foliowing can be used to prevent external otitis?

several drops of isopropyl alcohol into the ear after water exposureseveral drops of Dakins solution prior to exposure to wateraandbnone of the above


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recofiImendation for treating a furuncle over the18. Which of thecounter?

**:,,;t e"the patient should lancethe patient should aPPIYa. use neomycin ointment

the lesion and apply isopropyl alcoholwafin compresses

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Treafment options for diarrhea include(s):"a{. Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT)b. Intravenous Fluidt- Antibiotics@*tt -f'thb'above'"The BRAT diet consist ofla. Bagels, Rice, Avocados, Toast

"&- Bananas, Raisins, Apricots, Toast@',Bu"uttas, Ricq, Applesauce, Toastd. Bagels, Raisins, Applesauce, Tumsr*/'I

7. Imodium is effective for treating diarrhea due to its ability to:Decrease absorption of electrolytes # ans{nc rnrh li-h.lIncrease peristalis effect in the intestine - J oFrolong mean intestinai transit timeDecrease absorption of water

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FINAL EXAMINAT1ON1. Based upon duration of illness, chronic diarrhea is classified as:a. diarrhea > I0 daysb. diarrhea > 14 daysc) diarrhea


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12. Which of the following is likely to occur if the patient continues to take themedications listed above?a. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and tinnitusb. peripheral neuropathy L./q. shortness of breath, increased leg edana/swelling@ A or C may occur

13. Which of the following can make this patient's situation worse?@t,arioi*ing'orange j .ui"* {,b. eating 6 hours before bedc. eating a high carbohydrate dietd. noneofthe above

,ff f 4. Which of the following medications should be aygided in this patient if he is taking/; I the medication listed on th; previous page? r"*]c. mineral oil-4;;r",sonef"thC' abbv el

Answer the following:

15. How much lber should be recommended in the diet each day to avoid constipation?@sg*'.b. 50gnc. 12 gnd. 35 gn16. Which.of the following can happen to patients who routinely take laxatives withsenna? ,?,*"{ia*"ff /;.-ta. diarrhea mav occur **/b. constipatio[may occur ty't'

S*, increased leg ederna'.@. a brb'i'l'';it17.''Which of the followinLkt#Jives can be recommended for daily use in a oregantpatient? **- *-* ----a-a. Docusate sodium ''/b. Docusate calcium vlPsyliium'--All of the above

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."tr 25. Which of the following can increase drsqgly1gg-gfffgg*g$ prematurely?magnesiurn hydroxidesodium bicarbonatealuminum hydroxidea,l'Fof thg' au..ovg'" "tir

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A 32 yo male is seen in the pharmacy where you work. He is concerned about his fatherwhilfi aSton gestive bga.rt failure, hypertension and prostati c hypertrophy (enl argedprostate). T6ls customer wariif to puiffi nonprescrip'iio*tffitriE6tion for his father totreat a heg.daphe, nffaljg$estion and rg-d5yv.gllqL.y"s thal have a llli4!-disc@e whenhe awakes in the morning. He is currently taking the following medications:Digoxin A.1.21mgpo qdFurosemide 40mg po qdAnswer questions 1-5 (all questions are worth 5 pts each)20. Whictr of the following could actually be harmful to this patient if recommended?

IbuprofenDiphenydramineAIka Seltzer Effervescent TabletsAll p.,f th.e.aboVer,l , ,4127. Which of the following shouid ngl@mg3ged for use in this patiurt?

Tetrahydrozoiineophthalmigdrops ;TylenolAandB]llone of the above

24. If an antacid is to be taken to prolong its duration of action, which of the following istrue?

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a. It should be administered with foodh It should be administered just before mealsffr.$ rt should be adm'inistered,l hour after rnealsWj'Non" of the above

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34. Which of the following is true concerning Psladindit cannot be bandagedif is less irritating than iodine Tincture i:

. it contains alcohold. none ofthe above35. Which condom tlpes will lglreduce thelfr.glmissiffrf HIV?

a. latex condo*" /n oolwrethane { oj"t-r''rrrai'.'v*' Ivgte'l+e"#@)i*tu ceclrnl .* itd\-{-+p( fu' I t't f'aaftd. benzene36. Which of the following should be avoided in a child with a fever of viral origin?#- r.+ _

37. Whatis the maximum dosage of-aspirin that can be taken at one time?a. 4,000mgb. 65mg..{:1800$re i ^ r@ry" FtuFs +''*$'**. 'ftb* vr&38. Which of the following can lead to impacted cerumen?

39. Which of the following would br lffjd$$gg when attempting to preventlnfectionin a wound?g8 ethanol/ lodineTincture,r*-LsgfrqPylrlcoholf dJl Neomycin \;r'#

d. all of the above

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46, Benzovl oeroxide is used in acne products because:---.-=It has antifungal activitYresoilrtion of comedones through iryitation of epithelial cellsNone of the above

fl,w47.\Mhichofthefo1lowingfunctionusu@inErypreparationsJ

a. sulfur t/ ./b. salicylic acidV'E acetic acidfrfi),.n,ana b,, -,,..,, ,-48. Which of the following is true concerning@ot?

df 49. Which of the foliowing is used ro@@a. Micatinb. LotriminTinactin

Forc medication should be used for 24 hours after symptoms subsidefor 36 hours after oms subside. None of the above

--50. Which of the following can SpigllgekinS-6",r;stlvsnitrla&, d*6- benzalkonium chloride,,C ticlosan'/ d. none of the above

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