Question 1

Oral antifungals are known to have which adverse effect?

Accepted Answer

A) Diarrhea 
B) Hepatotoxicity 
C) Renal insufficiency 
D) Cataracts 
A) Diarrhea 
B) Hepatotoxicity 
C) Renal insufficiency 
D) Cataracts B

Question 2

What is the mechanism of action for tazarotene,which is used in treatment of psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

A) Causes metabolite binding to retinoic acid receptors and normalize epidermal differentiation 
B) Inhibits the transcription of genes to decrease inflammation 
C) Binds to vitamin D receptors and promotes the differentiation of keratinocytes 
D) Inhibits transcription of cytokines,including interleukin-2 
A) Causes metabolite binding to retinoic acid receptors and normalize epidermal differentiation 
B) Inhibits the transcription of genes to decrease inflammation 
C) Binds to vitamin D receptors and promotes the differentiation of keratinocytes 
D) Inhibits transcription of cytokines,including interleukin-2 A

Question 3

When should antiviral medications be started for a patient with herpes zoster?

Accepted Answer

A) Within 72 hours of the onset of lesions 
B) Within 72 hours after the lesions have dried and crusted 
C) Within 96 hours of the onset of lesions 
D) Within 96 hours after the lesions have dried and crusted 
A) Within 72 hours of the onset of lesions 
B) Within 72 hours after the lesions have dried and crusted 
C) Within 96 hours of the onset of lesions 
D) Within 96 hours after the lesions have dried and crusted A

Question 4

Which drug is considered a low-potency corticosteroid?

Accepted Answer

A) clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Temovate) 
B) amcinonide ointment 0.1% (Cyclocort) 
C) desonide lotion 0.05% (DesOwen) 
D) hydrocortisone cream,ointment and lotion 1% and 2.5% (Hytone) 
A) clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Temovate) 
B) amcinonide ointment 0.1% (Cyclocort) 
C) desonide lotion 0.05% (DesOwen) 
D) hydrocortisone cream,ointment and lotion 1% and 2.5% (Hytone)

Question 5

How often should sunscreen be applied?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 minutes before sun exposure and then reapplied 30 minutes to 2 hours after exposure to the sun 
B) 15 minutes before sun exposure and then reapplied 30 minutes to 2 hours after exposure to the sun 
C) 5 minutes before sun exposure with no need to reapply if sun protection factor (SPF)is higher than 50 
D) 15 minutes before sun exposure with no need to reapply if SPF is higher than 50 
A) 5 minutes before sun exposure and then reapplied 30 minutes to 2 hours after exposure to the sun 
B) 15 minutes before sun exposure and then reapplied 30 minutes to 2 hours after exposure to the sun 
C) 5 minutes before sun exposure with no need to reapply if sun protection factor (SPF)is higher than 50 
D) 15 minutes before sun exposure with no need to reapply if SPF is higher than 50

Question 6

Possible side effects of topical agents such as keratolytics (e.g. ,benzoyl peroxide)used to treat acne include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Irritation. 
B) Peeling. 
C) Dryness. 
D) Discoloration of teeth. 
A) Irritation. 
B) Peeling. 
C) Dryness. 
D) Discoloration of teeth.

Question 7

A stage III or IV pressure ulcer can be treated with which agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Silver sulfadiazine film 
B) Wet-to-dry dressing 
C) Dry-to-wet dressing 
D) Absorptive dressing 
A) Silver sulfadiazine film 
B) Wet-to-dry dressing 
C) Dry-to-wet dressing 
D) Absorptive dressing

Question 8

A solution of active ingredients with alcohol as the solvent is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Lotion. 
B) Tincture. 
C) Gel. 
D) Paste. 
A) Lotion. 
B) Tincture. 
C) Gel. 
D) Paste.

Question 9

What additional agent can be used in conjunction with topical anesthetics to prolong their effect?

Accepted Answer

A) epinephrine 
B) norepinephrine 
C) morphine 
D) dilaudid 
A) epinephrine 
B) norepinephrine 
C) morphine 
D) dilaudid

Question 10

Which agent is used to initially clean an open wound but can delay wound healing?

Accepted Answer

A) chlorhexidine 
B) normal saline solution 
C) hydrogen peroxide 
D) betadine 
A) chlorhexidine 
B) normal saline solution 
C) hydrogen peroxide 
D) betadine

Question 11

A burn with blistering and pain is classified as a:

Accepted Answer

A) First-degree burn. 
B) Second-degree burn. 
C) Third-degree burn. 
D) Fourth-degree burn. 
A) First-degree burn. 
B) Second-degree burn. 
C) Third-degree burn. 
D) Fourth-degree burn.

Question 12

Low-potency topical corticosteroids should be used in which condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Psoriasis 
B) Lichen planus 
C) Eczema 
D) Allergic contact dermatitis 
A) Psoriasis 
B) Lichen planus 
C) Eczema 
D) Allergic contact dermatitis

Question 13

Which option is not a layer of the epidermis?

Accepted Answer

A) Stratum corneum 
B) Stratum lucidum 
C) Stratum granulosum 
D) Stratum follicularis 
A) Stratum corneum 
B) Stratum lucidum 
C) Stratum granulosum 
D) Stratum follicularis

Question 14

Which fungal infection needs to be treated with oral antifungal therapy instead of initial topical therapy?

Accepted Answer

A) Tinea unguium 
B) Tinea pedis 
C) Tinea cruris 
D) Tinea capitis 
A) Tinea unguium 
B) Tinea pedis 
C) Tinea cruris 
D) Tinea capitis

Question 15

Probenecid,a drug used to treat gout,should be used with caution in patients being treated with what other medication?

Accepted Answer

A) famciclovir 
B) erythromycin 
C) benzoyl peroxide 
D) mupirocin 
A) famciclovir 
B) erythromycin 
C) benzoyl peroxide 
D) mupirocin

Question 16

Which medication used to treat acne has a pregnancy category C rating by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Tretinoin 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Minocycline 
D) Salicylic acid 
A) Tretinoin 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Minocycline 
D) Salicylic acid

Question 17

When used in conjunction with epinephrine,what is the maximum dosage of lidocaine that can be used by clinicians to prevent toxicity?

Accepted Answer

A) 4.5 mg/kg 
B) 7 mg/kg 
C) 9 mg/kg 
D) 14 mg/kg 
A) 4.5 mg/kg 
B) 7 mg/kg 
C) 9 mg/kg 
D) 14 mg/kg

Question 18

Which agent used to treat seborrhea should be applied at bedtime and allowed to remain overnight?

Accepted Answer

A) sulfacetamide lotion 
B) ketoconazole 
C) selenium sulfide 
D) pyrithione zinc 
A) sulfacetamide lotion 
B) ketoconazole 
C) selenium sulfide 
D) pyrithione zinc

Question 19

What can be done to increase the absorption of moisturizing agents into the skin?

Accepted Answer

A) Occluding the skin with plastic wrap 
B) Washing the skin with alcohol prior to applying the agent 
C) Soaking the dressing prior to applying the agent 
D) Cooling the skin with ice packs 
A) Occluding the skin with plastic wrap 
B) Washing the skin with alcohol prior to applying the agent 
C) Soaking the dressing prior to applying the agent 
D) Cooling the skin with ice packs

Question 20

Which statement regarding oral agents used to treat psoriasis is true?

Accepted Answer

A) They all should be used in caution with patients who have hepatic dysfunction. 
B) They are all contraindicated in patients with a history of malignancy. 
C) They all require periodic laboratory monitoring to ensure their safety. 
D) Pregnancy should be avoided for at least 3 years with the use of these agents. 
A) They all should be used in caution with patients who have hepatic dysfunction. 
B) They are all contraindicated in patients with a history of malignancy. 
C) They all require periodic laboratory monitoring to ensure their safety. 
D) Pregnancy should be avoided for at least 3 years with the use of these agents.

Exam 16: Drugs Used in the Treatment of Skin Disorders

Oral antifungals are known to have which adverse effect?

What is the mechanism of action for tazarotene,which is used in treatment of psoriasis?

When should antiviral medications be started for a patient with herpes zoster?

Which drug is considered a low-potency corticosteroid?

How often should sunscreen be applied?

Possible side effects of topical agents such as keratolytics (e.g. ,benzoyl peroxide)used to treat acne include all of the following except:

A stage III or IV pressure ulcer can be treated with which agent?

A solution of active ingredients with alcohol as the solvent is known as:

What additional agent can be used in conjunction with topical anesthetics to prolong their effect?

Which agent is used to initially clean an open wound but can delay wound healing?

A burn with blistering and pain is classified as a:

Low-potency topical corticosteroids should be used in which condition?

Which option is not a layer of the epidermis?

Which fungal infection needs to be treated with oral antifungal therapy instead of initial topical therapy?

Probenecid,a drug used to treat gout,should be used with caution in patients being treated with what other medication?

Which medication used to treat acne has a pregnancy category C rating by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

When used in conjunction with epinephrine,what is the maximum dosage of lidocaine that can be used by clinicians to prevent toxicity?

Which agent used to treat seborrhea should be applied at bedtime and allowed to remain overnight?

What can be done to increase the absorption of moisturizing agents into the skin?

Which statement regarding oral agents used to treat psoriasis is true?

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