Pharmacology - Topical Medications Flashcards
(28 cards)
which of these is a liquid and good for large skin area application
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
a.lotions
which of these is paraffin based and is a barrier for skin protection
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
b.ointments
which of these is oil / water based with emulsifiers
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
c.creams
which of these is alcohol based and liquifies on contact with skin
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
d.gels
which of these is a thicker mix of powdered rug and ointment
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
e.paste
which molecules are more readily absorbed and and are able to diffuse through the dermis to deeper tissues and blood vessels
a.large polar
b.small non polar
b.small non polar
which type of molecule is better for drugs being topically administered for systemic effect eg transdermal opioids
a.large polar
b.small non polar
b.small non polar
which molecules are more readily absorbed and and are able to diffuse through the dermis to deeper tissues and blood vessels
which type of molecule is better for drugs being topically administered to act on the epidermis eg topical antifungals
a.large polar
b.small non polar
a.large polar
fentanyl and buprenorphine are example of ……. opioids
topical
it may take un to 12 hours for transdermal opioid to get to full analgesic opiod effect so a short acting opiod may be required at the start , how long does transdermal opiod continue to have effect for after removal of the patch
a.6 hours
b.12 hours
c.24+ hours
d.6 months
c.24+ hours
in order for transdermal opioids to be appropriate pain levels need to be
a.erratic
b.stable
b.stable
transdermal route too slow for frequent adjustments
which transdermal opiod is better in renal impairment
a.fentanyl
b.buprenorphine
c.morphine
a.fentanyl
which topical opioid is better tolerated in those with cognitive impairment
a.fentanyl
b.buprenorphine
b.buprenorphine
in which case is it useful to give transdermal NSAIDs eg diclofenac
patients with inflammatory conditions who are too high risk for systemic NSAID therapy
eg renal, cvs, gi
what is used local anaesthetic lidocaine topically used for
IV lines In peads
which local anaesthetic blocks voltage gated sodium channels and nociceptive signals from skin
a.diclofenac
b.buprenorphine
c.lidocaine
d.novocane
c.lidocaine
which channels does local anaesthetic lidocaine block
a.voltage gated sodium
b.voltage gated calcium
c.GABA A
d.Dopamine 2
e.Potassium channels
a.voltage gated sodium
lidocaine patches are sometimes used in ……….. neuralgia
a.trigemeninal
b.occipital
c.postherpetic
c.postherpetic
Post-herpetic neuralgia is a lasting pain in the areas of your skin where you had shingles
uses of topical corticosteroids
inflammatory skin conditions
eczema dermatitis dermatoses
where simple emollients have been innefective
which type of topical corticosteroids is best for moist/weeping lesions
a.water miscible creams
b.ointments
c.lotions
a.water miscible creams
which type of topical corticosteroids is best for dry scaly lesions
a.water miscible creams
b.ointments
c.lotions
b.ointments
which type of topical corticosteroids is best for large areas especially hairy areas
a.water miscible creams
b.ointments
c.lotions
c.lotions
where should highly potent steroids eg beclomethasone, dermovate , diprosone, elocon be avoided
a face and skin extensors
b.face and skin flexures
c.hands and feet
b.face and skin flexures
can cause skin thinning
hydrocortisone is an example of which potency of corticosteroid
a.mild
b.moderate
c.potent
d.very potent
a.mild
