Dermatology

___________ the chemical that augments betamethasone

propylene glycol

terbinafine is an oral tablet indicated for ________________.

onychomycosis

the dosing interval for terbinafine for an infection of fingernail is _________ mg once daily for _________ weeks

250 mg; 6

the dosing interval for terbinafine for an infection of toenail is _________ mg once daily for _________ weeks

250 mg; 12

If a patient presents with a rash, ask about new __________ or potential exposure to __________, __________, etc.

products, chemicals, plants

Common triggers for contact dermatitis include cosmetics, soaps/detergents, __________, allergens, metals, and plants like __________.

adhesives, poison ivy

There are __________ total groups of steroid potency, ranging from __________ (Group 1) to __________ (Group 7).

7, super high, least potent

_______________ formulation of ointment, gel and lotion are super-high potency topical steroids.

augmented

For betamethasone dipropionate, if there is no improvement after __________ weeks of treatment, reassess the agent.

two

Flurandrenolide tape comes in the form of an __________ tape.

adhesive

Flurandrenolide tape is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

super-high

Do NOT __________ Flurandrenolide tape; instead, __________ to size.

tear, cut

Flurandrenolide tape may be worn for up to __________ hours before replacing.

24

Halcinonide is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

high

Sernivo is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

medium

Before using Sernivo, __________ well.

After spraying Sernivo, __________ into the skin.

shake, rub

The dosing regimen for Sernivo is __________ times daily for up to __________ weeks.

two, four

Any unused portion of Sernivo should be discarded __________ weeks after opening.

four

Bryhali is indicated for __________.

plaque psoriasis

Bryhali is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

high

If there is no improvement after __________ weeks of treatment with Bryhali, reassess the agent.

eight

The generic formulations of Halobetasol propionate are classified as __________ potency topical steroids.

super high

If there is no improvement after __________ weeks of treatment with the generic formulations of Halobetasol propionate, reassess the agent.

two

Hydrocortisone valerate is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

medium

Triamcinolone acetonide dental paste is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

medium

Triamcinolone acetonide dental paste is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of __________.

oral inflammatory lesions (canker sores)

When applying Triamcinolone acetonide dental paste, press a small dab onto the __________ until a __________ forms.

lesion, film

Do not rub or spread the Triamcinolone acetonide paste, as it will become __________ and __________.

gritty, crumble

Desonide is classified as a __________ potency topical steroid.

low

For the treatment of atopic dermatitis, do not exceed __________ weeks of continuous use with desonide.

four

Topical steroids are measured using __________ units (FTU).

fingertip

1 FTU is approximately __________ grams.

0.5

Steroid acne and perioral dermatitis may occur when __________ are applied to the __________.

steroids, face

Clotrimazole is indicated for tinea corporis, which should be treated __________ times daily for __________ weeks.

two, four

Clotrimazole is indicated for tinea cruris, which should be treated __________ times daily for __________ weeks.

two, two

Clotrimazole is indicated for tinea pedis, which should be treated __________ times daily for __________ weeks.

two, four

For seborrheic dermatitis, Ketoconazole cream and foam should be applied __________ times daily.

two

For tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis, Ketoconazole should be applied __________ daily.

once

Ketoconazole cream and foam are ________ only

RX

Ketoconazole shampoo is ________ only

OTC

The strength of all Nystatin formulations is __________ units/gram.

100,000

Nystatin is indicated for __________ infections only.

candida

The dosing frequency for Nystatin is __________ times daily.

two to three

Topical Terbinafine is indicated for __________, __________, and __________.

tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis