Side effects of skin disorder medications

Question 1

topical corticosteroids: CV

Answer 1

CHF

Question 2

topical corticosteroids: DERM

Answer 2

ecchymoses, facial erythema, fragile skin, hirsutism, hyperpigmentation/hypopigmentation, striae, impaired wound healing, acneiform eruptions

Question 3

topical corticosteroids: EENT

Answer 3

cataracts, glaucoma, increased IOP

Question 4

topical corticosteroids: ENDO

Answer 4

cushing’s syndrome, DM, growth suppression, hyperglycemia

Question 5

topical corticosteroids: GI

Answer 5

increased appetite

Question 6

topical corticosteroids: MISC

Answer 6

necrosis of femoral and humeral heads

Question 7

topical corticosteroids: NEURO

Answer 7

dizziness, headache

Question 8

topical antibiotics: DERM

Answer 8

cellulitis, dermatitis, dry skin, erythema, hives, pruritus, rash

Question 9

topical antibiotics: EENT

Answer 9

blepharitis

Question 10

topical antibiotics: GI

Answer 10

anorexia, N/V, diarrhea

Question 11

topical antibiotics: MISC

Answer 11

burning, edema, pain, stinging, tenderness

Question 12

topical antibiotics: NEURO

Answer 12

dizziness, headache

Question 13

antifungals: DERM

Answer 13

burning, itching, stinging for topical agents

Question 14

antifungals: GI

Answer 14

nausea, hepatotoxicity for oral agents

Question 15

antivirals: DERM

Answer 15

urticaria

Question 16

antivirals: GI

Answer 16

nausea, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes

Question 17

antivirals: NEURO

Answer 17

disorientation, hallucinations, headache