Topical drugs used in the treatment of Skin Disorders

Question 1

Inhibits sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels in parasites resulting in delayed repolarization and thus paralysis and death of the pest

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 1

Scabicide

Question 2

What class is used in
(a) Treatment of head lice
(b) Treatment of scabies

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 2

Scabicide

Question 3

Example of what class?
Permethrin: Elimite or Nix

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 3

Scabicide

Question 4

You will discontinue use of scabicide if ____

Answer 4

hypersensitivity occurs

Question 5

Theses are examples of what?
(a) Antibiotic:
1) Bacitracin
2) Mupirocin: Bactroban
(b) Antifungal:
1) Clotrimazole 1%: Lotrimin
2) Ketoconazole 2%: Nizoral, Extina
3) Miconazole 2%: Monistat, Desenex
(c) Antivirals
1) Acyclovir: Zovirax
2) Penciclovir: Denavi

Answer 5

Topical Anti infective

Question 6

Examples of what class?
(a) Chlorhexidine gluconate - Hibiclens, Betasept
(b) Povidone-iodine – Betadine

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Antiseptics and Germicides

Answer 6

Antiseptics and Germicides

Question 7

______has anti-infective actions against many bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeasts and
protozoa.

Answer 7

Iodine

Question 8

Povidoneiodine is often preferred over iodine solution or tincture because it is __________

Answer 8

less irritating to the skin

Question 9

______________affects a wide range of microorganisms,
including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Answer 9

Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)

Question 10

What class?
(a) Exert localized anti-inflammatory activity. When applied to inflamed skin, they reduce itching, redness, and swelling.
(b) Vary in potency, depending on the concentration of drug, the vehicle in which the drug is suspended, and the area to which the drug is applied.

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 10

Topical Corticosteroids

Question 11

Use of what class?
Skin disorders such as psoriasis, dermatitis, rashes, eczema, insect bite reactions, first and second-degree burns, including sunburns.

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 11

Topical Corticosteroids

Question 12

Can you use topical steroids as monotherapy for bacterial skin infections

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Do not use high potency topical steroids on the ____, ______, or _____.

Answer 13

face, groin, or axilla.

Question 14

Ophthalmic use of topical steroids are _____

Answer 14

not safe.

Question 15

Examples of what class?
(a) Hydrocortisone 1% cream and ointment
(b) Triamcinolone 0.1% cream
1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 15

Topical Corticosteroids

Question 16

What class?
A drug that removes excess growth of the epidermis in disorders such as warts.
Additionally calluses, corns, and seborrheic keratosis.

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 16

Keratolytic

Question 17

Can you use Karatolytics on
(a) Use on moles, birthmarks or warts with hair growing from them.
(b) Use on genital or facial warts.
(c) Mucous membranes
(d) Infected skin

Answer 17

No

Question 18

Examples of what class?
(a) Podofilox 0.5% topical solution and gel: Condylox
(b) Salicylic acid gel 17%: Compound-W

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 18

Keratolytic

Question 19

What class?
Temporarily inhibit the conduction of impulses of the sensory nerve fibers.

1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Local anesthetics
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

Answer 19

Local anesthetics

Question 20

What is used to relieve itching and pain from skin conditions such as minor burns, fungus infections, insect bites, rashes, sunburns, plant poisoning.

Answer 20

Local Anesthetics

Question 21

You should use local anesthetics cautiously in patients taking what class of medication?

Answer 21

class 1 anti-arrhythmic drugs