Topical Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Is Available OTC to Treat Itching

question 7

Multiple Choice

Topical diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is available OTC to treat itching. Patients or parents should be instructed regarding the use of topical diphenhydramine that:

• A) For maximum effectiveness in treating itching, combine topical with oral diphenhydramine.
• B) Topical diphenhydramine is the treatment of choice in treating poison ivy or poison oak.
• C) Topical diphenhydramine should not be used in children younger than age 2 years.
• D) When applying topical diphenhydramine, apply the cream liberally to all areas that itch.

Translate symbolized categorical statements into clear English expressions.

Differentiate between atomic singular statements and various compound statements involving quantifiers and truth-functional operations.

Apply symbolic logic to translate complex English statements involving conditions, negations, and quantifiers.

Recognize the structure and implications of existential and universal quantifications in categorical statements.

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Definitions:

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by weakness and wasting (atrophy) in muscles used for movement, due to loss of motor neurons.

Frog Position

A position often used for babies or during gynecological examinations where the individual's hips are flexed and knees are apart, resembling a frog's posture.

Hyperactive Deep Tendon Reflexes

An exaggerated reflex response to stimuli, which can indicate disorders affecting the central nervous system.

Pseudohypertrophic Muscular Dystrophy

A genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and the appearance of enlarged muscles due to fat and connective tissue buildup, also known as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.