Dermatology

Question 1

Acitretin

Answer 1

For severe extensive psoriasis. Vitamin A derivative. PO.

Question 2

Amorolfine

Answer 2

For fungal nail infections. Antifungal. Topical.

Question 3

Benzoyl Peroxide

Answer 3

For acne vulgaris. Kills bacteria and unclogs pores. Topical.

Question 4

Betamethasone

Answer 4

For severe eczema or psoriasis. Topical corticosteroid.

Question 5

Calcipotriol

Answer 5

For plaque psoriasis. Vitamin D derivative. Topical.

Question 6

Ciclopirox

Answer 6

Fungal nail or skin infections. Antifungal. Topical.

Question 7

Ciclosporin

Answer 7

Severe eczema or psoriasis. Immunosuppressant. PO.

Question 8

Clobetasol

Answer 8

Short term treatment of severe eczema or psoriasis. Topical corticosteroid.

Question 9

Crotamiton

Answer 9

Pruritus (including pruritus after scabies). Counter-irritation and colling properties. Topical.

Question 10

Diflucortolone

Answer 10

Eczema and psoriasis. Topical corticosteroid.

Question 11

Doxycycline

Answer 11

Acne vulgaris. Tetracycline. PO.

Question 12

Flucloxacilliin

Answer 12

Cellulitis; impetigo. Penicillin. PO.

Question 13

5-Fluorouracil

Answer 13

Superficial malignant and pre-malignant skin lesions. Antimatobolite (prevent normal cell division). Topical.

Question 14

Hydrocortisone

Answer 14

mild inflammatory skin disorders. Topical corticosteroid.

Question 15

Imiquimod

Answer 15

Warts; superfical basal cell carcinoma; actinic keratosiss. Immune modulator (induce cytokines). Topical.

Question 16

Isotretinoin

Answer 16

Severe acne. Vitamin A derivative. PO.

Question 17

Itraconazole

Answer 17

Various fungal infections. Triazole antifungal (inhibit CYP450). PO

Question 18

Ivermectin

Answer 18

Scabies. Anthelmintics (for scabies with prior treatment failure). PO.

Question 19

Methotrexate

Answer 19

Recalcitrant disabling psoriasis. Antimetabolite.

Question 20

Methylprednisolone Aceponate

Answer 20

Atopic dermatitis. Topical corticosteroid.

Question 21

Miconazole

Answer 21

Fungal skin infection; nail infections. Antifungal. Topical.

Question 22

Mometasone Furoate

Answer 22

Severe dermatits or eczema. Topical corticosteroid.

Question 23

Permethrin

Answer 23

Scabies. Insecticide. Topical.

Question 24

Pimecrolimus

Answer 24

Short-term eczema treatment when corticosteroids cannot be used. Immunomodulating agent. Topical.

Question 25

Prednisone

Answer 25

Short-term treatment of eczema or psoriasis. Systemic corticosteroid. PO.

Question 26

Retinol

Answer 26

Improvement in barrier function. Vitamin A derivative (increase cell turnover rate). Topical and PO.

Question 27

Tacrolimus

Answer 27

Moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Calcineurin inhibitor (reduce patient's immune system). PO.

Question 28

Terbinafine

Answer 28

Fungal skin and nail infections. Antifungal. PO and topical.

Question 29

Triamcinolone Acetonate

Answer 29

Severe eczema, psoriasis. Topical corticosteroid.