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Extra credit question (optional) Think about all the lecture topics for this exam:  pediatric issues older adults skin conditions (burns, acne, allergic contact dermatitis) vitamins & nutritional supplements vaccination menstruation & pregnancy prevention What is one (1) thing you learned (from any one of the lecture topics) that most surprised you? (Note: only the first item typed will be considered, so only type 1 thing)

An adult returned home yesterday from a late fall camping trip where he went hiking through woods and prairies that don’t have trails.  The weather was warm, and he chose to wear cargo shorts instead of long pants, though he did wear hiking boots.  Today, he has an angry red rash on both his lower legs below his knees that is very pruritic (itchy), and some blisters are starting to form.  He’s fairly certain he must have hiked through poison ivy vines since he’s had a rash like this before from that plant. Which of the following would be the best thing for this adult to do for self-care at this time?

Which of the following is true based on the older adults lecture? (Select all that apply)

Which of the following topics is not covered in the “Kids Aren’t Just Small Adults” required reading?

An adult is taking care of her 3-year-old nephew for the weekend.  The child takes a single daily dose of OTC allergy medicine, but his mom forgot to pack the dosing device with the medicine.  What would be the best way for the adult to give her nephew his OTC allergy medicine tomorrow?

Which of the following is not included in the required reading “Five Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults”? 

Which of the following is not FDA-approved for OTC treatment of burn pain?

Which of the following medications is an incorrect match with the reason it is included in the Beers Criteria?  

Which of the following individuals is a good candidate for live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) home administration?

Which of the following is true regarding Medicine Use Evaluation (MUE)?