Q9
A 15-year-old female who presents to the pharmacy asking for the best way to treat her mild acne. Upon examination, you can see several closed white comedones on her nose and her forehead. Her skin is slightly oily. Which one of the following topical therapies can treat her comedonal acne:
a. Salicylic acid.
b. All options are true.
c. Retinoids.
d. Benzoyl peroxide
e. Azelaic acid.
Q10
Vomiting is the forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach and upper digestive system through the mouth. It can be a result of microbial infections, drug-induced, or a result of other conditions. Which of the following pairs of statements is not true:
a. Ondansetron, which is a serotonin antagonist, is less effective than metoclopramide against nausea induced by chemotherapy.
b. Metoclopramide, which is a dopamine antagonist, can be used for chemotherapy and narcotic-induced vomiting.
c. Dimenhydrinate, which is a histamine antagonist, can be used for motion sickness.
d. Scopolamine, which is a muscarinic antagonist, is best used for motion sickness.
e. Aprepitant is a substance P receptor antagonist used in delayed nausea caused by chemotherapy.