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cmoore54 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A child who has not received the chickenpox vaccine has developed the chickenpox virus. The child has itching related to the chickenpox pustules. Which of the following herbal preparations would be helpful to decrease itching?

A) Coal tar (Balnetar)
B) Colloidal oatmeal (Aveeno)
C) Clindamycin
D) Bacitracin (Bacillin)

Question 2

A patient suffers from depression and states feelings of gloom and inability to perform the activities of daily living. The normal function of which neurotransmitter is most likely impaired?

A) Acetylcholine
B) Epinephrine
C) Insulin
D) Serotonin

Kdiggy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Oat preparations, such as Aveeno, are used topically to treat minor skin irritation. Coal tar is not used for this child; it is primarily administered for psoriasis and dermatitis. Clindamycin is not administered to treat minor skin irritation. Bacitracin is not administered to relieve itching related to chickenpox.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Serotonin helps regulate several behaviors that are disturbed in depression. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter with action in the cardiac and skeletal muscle. Acetylcholine has a limited impact in depression. Epinephrine is not associated with depression, though norepinephrine is implicated. Insulin is released by the pancreas to regulate blood sugar.