Hemorrhoids

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1. A patient presents to the pharmacy complaining of itching and anal irritation. They also have bright red blood in the stool and a sense of incomplete evacuation. They report a small lump that is painless and returns to normal position after defecation. 

Which of the following classifications most accurately describes this patient's hemorrhoids?

a) External 

b) Internal, grade 1

c) Internal, grade 2

d) Internal, grade 3

2. All of the following are signs/symptoms of external hemorrhoids except

a) Pain 

b) Swelling

c) Itching

d) Bleeding

3. Which of the following is TRUE regarding treatment of hemorrhoids

a) They are generally self-limiting

b) All cases of hemorrhoids require pharmacological treatment 

c) NSAIDs are a good analgesia

d) Fiber provides acute relief of symptoms

4. A patient presents to the pharmacy whose chief complaint is hemorrhoids with pain, itching and inflammation. Which of the following topical medications would best treat this patient's symptoms? 

a) Glycerin

b) Preparation H-PE gel

c) Proctodan-HC

d) White petrolatum

5. A patient presents to the pharmacy whose chief complaint is hemorrhoids with pain, itching, irritation and burning. Which of the following topical medications would best treat this patient's symptoms? 

a) Anusol

b) Proctodan-HC

c) Diosmin 

d) Hemorrhoidectomy