Chapter 19 Drugs to Know

Question 1

hydrocortisone 1% (Cortaid)

Answer 1

OTC topical corticosteroid to treat dermatitis (inflammation/itching)

Question 2

triamcinolone (Kenalog) cream

Answer 2

prescription corticosteroid for the treatment of dermatitis (inflammation/itching)

Question 3

para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)

Answer 3

sunscreen (absorb rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)

Question 4

prednisone

Answer 4

prescription corticosteroid for the treatment of dertmatitis (inflammation/itching); the most common oral therapy

Question 5

micronized titanium dioxide

Answer 5

sunblocks (reflect, block rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)

Question 6

zinc oxide paste

Answer 6

sunblocks (reflect, block rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)

Question 7

benzocaine (Solarcaine)

Answer 7

the topical Local Anesthetic; soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis

Question 8

calamine lotion

Answer 8

soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis

Question 9

aloe vera gel

Answer 9

soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis

Question 10

gentamicin

Answer 10

topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin

Question 11

bacitracin

Answer 11

topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin

Question 12

mupirocin (Bactroban)

Answer 12

topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin

Question 13

Neosporin

Answer 13

(bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B) - triple antibiotic ointment - topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin

Question 14

Polysporin

Answer 14

(Neosporin without neomycin) - double antibiotic ointment; topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin

Question 15

Cortisporin

Answer 15

(neomycin, polymyxin B, & hydrocortisone in an OTC strength/potency) - topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin

Question 16

clotrimazole (Lotrimin)

Answer 16

topical skin antifungal

Question 17

Lotrisone (betamethasone + clotrimazole)

Answer 17

topical combination products for fungal infections of the skin

Question 18

acyclovir (Zovirax)

Answer 18

topical anti-herpes drug for viral infections of the skin

Question 19

Valtrex (valacyclovir)

Answer 19

topical anti-herpes drug for viral infections of the skin

Question 20

17% salicylic acid (Compound W)

Answer 20

“burnt off” caustic agent; topical drugs for common warts

Question 21

dimethyl ether and propane

Answer 21

“frozen off” (cryotherapy) - when released they turn into very very cold gases, can also be purchased OTC as “comound w”

Question 22

permethrin (Elimite)

Answer 22

over the counter lotion and shampoo for pediculoides/anti-scabies

Question 23

benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)

Answer 23

topical keratolytics for acne vulgaris; also has some antiseptic properties

Question 24

salicylic acid

Answer 24

used in low concentrations for acne and in much higher concentrations to burn off warts; topical keratolytic for acne vulgaris

Question 25

Retin-A (tretinoin) cream

Answer 25

stronger topical keratolytics are the vitamin A "retinoids" for acne vulgaris

Question 26

benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)

Answer 26

topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris

Question 27

clindamycin (Cleocin T, for topical)

Answer 27

topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris

Question 28

erythromycin (Eryderm)

Answer 28

topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris

Question 29

oral antibiotics for acne vulgaris

Answer 29

tetracycline (generic) & minocycline (Minocin)

Question 30

isotretinoin (Accutane)

Answer 30

oral keratolytic for acne vulgaris (a vitamin A "retinoid") - for severe acne, to be used after topical keratolytics, and after topical and oral otics have been tried

Question 31

metronidazole

Answer 31

topically (MetroGel) or oral antibiotic for the treatment of acne rosacea

Question 32

salicylic acid - Compound W liquid

Answer 32

topical OTC caustic agent for common wart removal

Question 33

liquid nitrogen - Compound W Freeze off

Answer 33

topical OTC caustic agent for common wart removal

Question 34

minoxidil (Rogaine)

Answer 34

vasodilator for hair loss

Question 35

finasteride (Propecia)

Answer 35

5 alpha reductase inhibitor of DHT

Question 36

silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene cream)

Answer 36

sulfa medicine used to prevent infections on top of burns and wounds