Understanding Skin Disorders and Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities in Patient Care

1. ReviewChapters 23, 24, 25 Pharmacy Tech Program 2011-12

2. The _________ is composed of connective tissue with upward projections into the epidermis. • sebaceous • epidermis • dermis • pituitary dermis

3. _________ grows more rapidly, and cells tend to keratinize, metastasis is uncommon. • squamous cell carcinoma • acne vulgaris • basal cell carcinoma • eczema squamous cell carcinoma

4. _______ are lymphocytes that require the cooperation of a T cell before they can form a clone in response to antigens. • Macrophage • B cells • Hematologic agent • Neutropenia B cells

5. The _________ is the top layer of the skin, and is derived from embryonic ectoderm. • sebaceous • epidermis • dermis • pituitary epidermis

6. ________: a reduction in the number of cells circulating in the blood. • Hematologic agent • Cytopenia • Neutropenia • Macrophage Cytopenia

7. ________ is slow growing, usually forms polyps, and rarely metastasizes. • squamous cell carcinoma • acne vulgaris • basal cell carcinoma • eczema basal cell carcinoma

8. ______ must check the cart before it is returned to the hospital floor (unit). Pharmacy Technician Nurse Orderly Pharmacist Pharmacist

9. _______ glands secrete sebum, an oily substance that oils the skin and hair, preventing them from drying, and is also toxic to certain types of bacteria. • sebaceous • epidermis • dermis • pituitary sebaceous

10. What is one use of antiseptics and disinfectants? • ophthalmic drops • treat accessible infections in the oral cavity and on body surfaces • supplemental nutrition • none of the above Treat accessible infections in the oral cavity and on body surfaces.

11. _________: abnormally low neutrophil (type of white blood cell) level. • IgG • Cytopenia • Neutropenia • Hematologic agent Neutropenia

12. _______ (tinea) is caused by a microscopic fungus that infects the scaly layer of the skin or the nails. • herpes simplex • dandruff • ringworm • herpes zoster ringworm

13. A ________ is a replacement plasma protein that is necessary for blood coagulation and is not produced in a hemophiliac. • Hematologic agent • Neutropenia • Cytopenia • B Cell Hematologic agent

14. ________ is characterized by abnormally high eye pressure that destroys the optic nerve and causes partial to complete blindness. • glaucoma • conjunctivitis • human lice • scabies glaucoma

15. _________: plasma protein that makes up 5% of body mass • malnutrition • somatic store • visceral protein store • herbs visceral protein store

16. ________ are found in every climate (arctic to tropics) and may infest persons of any walk of life. • glaucoma • conjunctivitis • human lice • scabies human lice

17. In hospitals, it is the _______’s responsibility to remove any expired drugs and any that will expire within 1-2 months • Pharmacist • Nurse • Pharmacy Tech • Orderly Pharmacy Tech

18. _______ (pink eye) is evidenced by many signs and symptoms, including increased tearing, itching, chemosis (conjunctival swelling), and hyperemia (redness). • glaucoma • conjunctivitis • human lice • scabies conjunctivitis

19. In hospitals, it is the _______’s responsibility to keep all drugs stocked and up to date in unit crash carts. • Pharmacist • Nurse • Pharmacy Technician • Orderly Pharmacy Technician

20. _________ infestations have been attributed to poor hygiene and population mobility. • glaucoma • conjunctivitis • human lice • scabies scabies

21. ________ is shedding of scales from the scalp that is more rapid than that in other parts of the body. • herpes simplex 1 • dandruff • ringworm • herpes zoster dandruff

22. ________ process antigens and transfer the antigenic determinants to the lymphocytes. • macrophage • neutropenia • IgG • B cells Macrophages

23. ________ is from increased glandular activity at puberty, when the sebaceous glands enlarge and become more productive. • squamous cell carcinoma • acne vulgaris • psoriasis • eczema acne vulgaris

24. _______: A plant or plant parts extracted or dried and valued for their savory, aromatic, or other qualities. • TPN • Visceral protein store • Malnutrition • Herbs Herbs

25. ________ causes cold sores. • Herpes simplex 1 • Dandruff • Ringworm • Herpes zoster Herpes simplex 1

26. TRUE or FALSE • Biotechnology is the technique that uses living organisms or parts of organisms for specific purposes. • FALSE • More than 2/3 of accidental poisonings occur in children under 6 years of age (ingested household compounds). • TRUE

27. ________, also referred to as dermatitis, is a hot, itchy, red, oozing condition characteristic of an acute state of inflammation. • squamous cell carcinoma • acne vulgaris • psoriasis • eczema eczema

28. ________ is composed of two base components: dextrose for carbohydrates, and amino acids for proteins. • 3:1 TPN solution • Visceral Protein Store • Malnutrition • 2:1 TPN solution 2:1 TPN solution

29. ________ (shingles) is caused by the same virus as chicken pox. • Herpes simplex 1 • Dandruff • Ringworm • Herpes zoster Herpes Zoster

30. _______ is composed of dextrose, amino acids, and fats (lipids) for calories. Sterile water is commonly added to adjust the volume. • Malnutrition • 2:1 TPN Solution • Visceral Protein Store • 3:1 TPN Solution 3:1 TPN Solution

31. _______ produces patches of red, scaly skin that are slightly raised with defined margins; it usually occurs on the elbows and knees, but any part of the body may be affected. • Squamous cell carcinoma • Acne vulgaris • Psoriasis • Eczema Psoriasis

32. TRUE or FALSE • The FDA defines recombinant DNA as the application of biologic systems and organisms for industrial and technical uses. • FALSE • Antivenom (antivenin) is a biological product used in the treatment of venomous bites or stings. • TRUE

33. When prescribing a TPN, there are 3 major factors that a physician/pharmacist must consider in preparing the TPN: • Enough __ to complete fluid requirements • fluid • Enough _____ to complete caloric needs • dextrose • Enough _____ to complete protein requirements. • amino acids

34. Abbreviations for: • each eye (both eyes)? • OU • right eye? • OD • left eye? • OS • drops? • gtts

35. _________: A skeletal muscle protein • malnutrition • visceral protein store • somatic store • herbs somatic store

36. What is the verb used when referring to administration of ophthalmic drops? • instill • T or F: Phototoxicity is an abnormal sensitivity to light, especially sensitivity of the eyes, but it can also include increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. • FALSE; it is Photosensitivity

37. _______ is found in saliva, tears, and CSF. • Neutropenia • Cytopenia • Hematologic agent • IgG IgG

38. TRUE or FALSE • Otic agents are usually dispensed in a dropper; if an otic is applied to an eye (optic), it is very painful. To avoid confusion, the pharmacy should label all medications: “Intended for application in the ear.” • TRUE

39. _________: lack of nutrients entering the body. • somatic store • malnutrition • herbs • visceral protein store malnutrition

40. TRUE or FALSE • To be effective, a sunscreen must protect against both UV-A and UV-B rays. • TRUE • Skin is a major organ that accounts for 100% of body weight. • FALSE

41. _______ is an antibody-mediated response that mobilizes B cells to defend against foreign antigens. • Hematologic agent • Humoral immunity • Extravasation • Cellular Immunity Humoral immunity

42. TRUE or FALSE • Antineoplastic drugs are extremely toxic because they also destroy normal cells. • TRUE • The goal of TPN therapy is to correct the nutritional deficits by meeting caloric, protein, vitamin, and mineral requirements that cannot be met orally. • TRUE

43. ________: an escape of IV fluids into the surrounding tissue (leak). • Cellular immunity • Humoral immunity • Extravasation • Hematologic agent Extravasation

44. TRUE or FALSE • Body odor arises from bacterial decomposition of constituents of apocrine sweat. • TRUE • The function of eccrine glands is to regulate body height. • FALSE

45. ________: A specific response to antigens that is mediated primarily by lymphocytes and macrophages. • Humoral immunity • Hematologic agent • Extravasation • Cellular immunity Cellular immunity