Deck 42: Treatment of Eczema and Psoriasis

Question 1

Which of the following may aggravate psoriasis?

A)Wool fabric
B)Scratching
C)Cold weather
D)Peanut allergy

Answer 1

Cold weather

Question 2

Which of the following is classified as a Class VII corticosteroid and can be used on the face?

A)Desonide
B)Betamethasone
C)Diflorasone
D)Hydrocortisone

Answer 2

Desonide

Question 3

What causes atopic disease?

A)Inflammation of the skin due to a hyperactive dermal response to climate
B)A variation of environmental factors mediating histamines release
C)Release of histamine
D)Activation of T cells by Langerhans cells

Answer 3

Activation of T cells by Langerhans cells

Question 4

Which of the following is not a symptom of atopic dermatitis?

A)Intense itching
B)Inflammation
C)Skin irritation
D)Infection

Question 5

Which of the following is an immunosuppressant and is U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)approved to treat short-term severe atopic dermatitis?

A)Etanercept
B)Methotrexate
C)Azathioprine
D)Cyclosporine

Question 6

A chronic disease of the skin associated with rapid turnover of the skin cells that causes itchy red patches covered with silvery scales is termed _____.

A)eczema
B)psoriasis
C)dermatitis
D)rosacea

Question 7

How do calcineurin inhibitors work to help eczema?

A)They inhibit skin cell turnover.
B)They inhibit T-cell activation mediating an immune response.
C)They control inflammation and reduce immune response to allergens.
D)They increase the production of interferons.

Question 8

Which of the following is an antimetabolite used to treat psoriatic arthritis?

A)Etanercept
B)Methotrexate
C)Azathioprine
D)Cyclosporine

Question 9

A general term used to describe several types of inflammation of the skin is _____.

A)dermatitis
B)eczema
C)pruritus
D)cellulitis

Question 10

Which of the following is used for the treatment of severe psoriasis but is not FDA approved?

A)Etanercept
B)Methotrexate
C)Azathioprine
D)Cyclosporine

Question 11

Topical corticosteroids possess all of the following properties except _____.

A)anti-inflammatory properties
B)immunosuppressive properties
C)produce vasoconstriction
D)anti-infective properties

Question 12

What may be a cause of infections when eczema is present?

A)Food allergies
B)Intense scratching
C)Cleaning products
D)Hot baths

Question 13

What kind of disorder is an atopic disease?

A)Chemical
B)Autoimmune
C)Bacterial infection
D)Genetic

Question 14

Calcipotriene,a synthetic analogue of vitamin D,is approved for the treatment of what disease?

A)Atopic dermatitis
B)Psoriasis
C)Eczema
D)Cutaneous dermatitis

Question 15

The mainstay of therapy for the treatment of eczema is _____.

A)antibiotic creams
B)phototherapy
C)moisturizer lotions
D)topical corticosteroids

Question 16

The most common form of eczema that often develops in infancy and may continue through adulthood is _____.

A)psoriasis
B)eczema
C)atopic dermatitis
D)urticaria

Question 17

Methoxsalen is the only drug in the class of furanocoumarins,and it works by _____.

A)working synergistically with ultraviolet (UV)light
B)decreasing photosensitivity
C)blocking UV rays
D)causing new skin cells to grow

Question 18

All of the following are nonpharmacological treatments for eczema except _____.

A)allergy shots
B)skin care regimens
C)phototherapy
D)avoidance of irritants

Question 19

Pimecrolimus can be used to treat which of the following conditions?

A)Moderate atopic dermatitis
B)Severe eczema
C)Psoriasis
D)Mild eczema

Question 20

Which of the following is classified as a Class I corticosteroid and may have a higher incidence of adverse reactions?

A)Clobetasol
B)Fluocinolone
C)Desoximetasone
D)Mometasone

Question 21

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its corresponding trade name.
a.Enbrel
b.Elocon
c.Elidel
d.Gengraf
e.Ultravate
Pimecrolimus

Question 22

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its corresponding trade name.
a.Enbrel
b.Elocon
c.Elidel
d.Gengraf
e.Ultravate
Mometasone furoate

Question 23

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its corresponding trade name.
a.Enbrel
b.Elocon
c.Elidel
d.Gengraf
e.Ultravate
Cyclosporine

Question 24

A patient placed on azathioprine has called the physician's office complaining of fatigue and lightheadedness.The patient should be advised that this drug may also cause which of the following?

A)Increase in white blood cells (WBCs)
B)Drop in red blood cells (RBCs)and WBCs
C)Headaches
D)Diarrhea

Question 25

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its corresponding trade name.
a.Enbrel
b.Elocon
c.Elidel
d.Gengraf
e.Ultravate
Etanercept

Question 26

Which of the following drugs used to treat psoriasis requires a negative pregnancy test prior to use?

A)Tazarotene
B)Anthralin
C)Acitretin
D)Alefacept

Question 27

Which of the following is a genetically engineered drug to treat psoriasis?

A)Methotrexate
B)Azathioprine
C)Cyclosporine
D)Etanercept

Question 28

MATCHING
Match each of the following generic names with its corresponding trade name.
a.Enbrel
b.Elocon
c.Elidel
d.Gengraf
e.Ultravate
Halobetasol propionate

Question 29

The oldest drug approved for the treatment of psoriasis works by what mechanism of action?

A)It decreases photosensitivity by inhibiting T-cell proliferation.
B)It inhibits mitosis of skin cells,reducing skin cell turnover.
C)It reduces skin cell reproduction by inhibiting meiosis in skin cells.
D)It inhibits T-cell activation,reducing the inflammatory response.