Question

Instructions: For the following multiple-choice questions, circle the letter of the best answer. A patient calls on the phone because they are cleaning out their medicine cabinet at home and they have questions regarding some of the medications they found. 1. They found a tube of Canesten (clotrimazole) at home which has not expired. They are wondering what condition this treats. You tell them: a. Viral cold sores b. Bacterial infections c. Fungal rashes d. Gastrointestinal parasites 2. Side effects from applying the aforementioned cream topically include: a. Erythema, stinging, and pruritis b. Blistering, abscess, and discoloration c. Diarrhea, erythema, and itching d. Headache, burning, and cramping 3. Which of the following microbes is not a viral pathogen? a. Influenza A b. The common cold c. Clostridium difficile d. Candida albicans 4. The same patient has questions regarding a prescription of acyclovir they found at home. It is not expired. You let them know that this prescription is typically prescribed for viral outbreaks. They mentioned they had a cold sore outbreak that started 5 days ago and want to know if it is safe to take. You tell him: a. While it is likely safe, it will likely be ineffective at this time b. While it is likely safe, it would likely be effective at this time c. While It is likely unsafe, it would likely be ineffective at this time d. While It is likely unsafe, it would likely be effective at this time 5. This type of antiviral agent is used to prevent viral replication by blocking budding from the host cell: a. Aminoglycosides b. Antimetabolites c. Neuraminidase inhibitors d. Alkylating agents Turn over The patient says, "Thank you," and hands up the phone. You then head over to the IV therapy lab to begin prepping patients for their chemotherapy treatments. While you are washing your hands, you read a poster regarding accidental needle sticks in the workplace.

Answer 1

1) Option C

Fungal rash.

Clotrimazole treats fungal infection and rash.This medicine treats yeast infection on mouth, skin, foot ,vagina ,foot ,oral thrush, ringworm etc.

2)Option B

Blistering, abscess, discoloration.

Side effects of clotrimazole include blistering and

Abscess, swealing, itching ,discoloration.

3)Option D

Candida albicans.

Candida albicans is a opportunistic fungus .It's is not a viral pathogen.

4) Option C

While it is likely safe,it would likely be effective at this time.

Acyclovir is used for treating cold sore.It is a antiviral medication.And more ever it did not expire so it will be effective.

5) Option C

Neuraminidase inhibitors.

It is a antiviral agents which block neuraminidases from preventing reproduction by budding from host cell.