Skin

Question 1

Hydrocortisone

Answer 1

Glucocorticoid
- Mild

Question 2

Alclomethasone Diproprionate

Answer 2

Glucocorticoid
- Moderate

Question 3

Beclomethasone Diproprionate

Answer 3

Glucocorticoid
- Potent

Question 4

Clobetasol Proprionate

Answer 4

Glucocorticoid
- Very Potent

Question 5

Tretinoin

Answer 5

Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

Question 6

Isotretinoin

Answer 6

Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

Question 7

Alitretinoin

Answer 7

Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

Question 8

Tazarotene

Answer 8

Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Reduce sebaceous gland activity
Reduce sebum production

Treats:
- Acne
- Eczema
- Psoriasis

Question 9

Bexarotene

Answer 9

Retinoid
- Derivative of Vitamin A Metabolites

Blocks Cell Cycle Progression
- Treats Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

Question 10

Calcitriol

Answer 10

Vitamin D Analogue

Treats:
- Psoriasis

Question 11

Calcipotriol

Answer 11

Vitamin D Analogue

Treats:
- Psoriasis

Question 12

Tacalcitol

Answer 12

Vitamin D Analogue

Treats:
- Psoriasisv

Question 13

Salicylic Acid

Answer 13

Keratolytic (a-hydroxy acids)

Treats:
- Warts

Question 14

Glycolic Acid

Answer 14

Keratolytic (a-hydroxy acids)

Treats:
- Warts

Question 15

Cryotherapy

Answer 15

Treats:
- Warts

Question 16

Imiquimod

Answer 16

Immune Modifier
- Treats Warts

Question 17

Cyclosporine

Answer 17

Immunosuppressant (Cyclic Peptide)

Inhibits Calcineurin
–> Decrease IL-2 Synthesis
–> Decrease Proliferation of T-Cell

Treats:
- Serious Eczema
- Serious Psoriasis

Question 18

Tacrolimus

Answer 18

Immunosuppressant (Macrolide)

Inhibits Calcineurin
–> Decrease IL-2 Synthesis
–> Decrease Proliferation of T-Cell

Treats:
- Serious Eczema
- Serious Psoriasis

Adverse Effect:
- Alopecia

Question 19

Pimecrolimus

Answer 19

Immunosuppressant (Macrolide)

Inhibits Calcineurin
–> Decrease IL-2 Synthesis
–> Decrease Proliferation of T-Cell

Treats:
- Serious Eczema
- Serious Psoriasis

Question 20

TNFa

Answer 20

Pro-Inflammatory Interleukins

Question 21

IL-1a/B

Answer 21

Pro-Inflammatory Interleukins

Question 22

IL-4, IL-10, IL-13

Answer 22

Anti-Inflammatory Interleukins

Question 23

MCP-1

Answer 23

Chemokines (C-C)

Question 24

RANTES

Answer 24

Chemokines (C-C)

Question 25

CXCL-12

Answer 25

Chemokines (C-X-C)

Question 26

IFNa

Answer 26

Interferons - Treats Chronic Hepatitis B & C - Treats malignant disease

Question 27

IFNb

Answer 27

Interferons - Treats Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis

Question 28

IFN(gamma)

Answer 28

Interferons - Reduces infection in immunodeficiency disease (Chronic Granulomatous Disease)

Question 29

Cytokines and Growth Factors

Answer 29

Colony Stimulating Factors

Question 30

Infliximab

Answer 30

Chimeric Neutralizing Antibody - Targets TNFa Treats Psoriasis

Question 31

Adalimumab

Answer 31

Humanized Monoclonal Antibody - Targets TNFa Treats Psoriasis

Question 32

Secukinumab

Answer 32

Monoclonal Antibody - Targets IL-17 Newer Treatment for Psoriasis

Question 33

Ixekizumab

Answer 33

Monoclonal Antibody - Targets Homodimers of IL-17A Newer Treatment for Psoriasis

Question 34

Ustekinumab

Answer 34

Monoclonal Antibody - Targets IL-12 and IL-23 Newer Treatment for Psoriasis