Question 1

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) topical is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acne 
B)  Burns 
C)  Chickenpox 
D)  Shingles 
A)  Acne 
B)  Burns 
C)  Chickenpox 
D)  Shingles

Question 2

The first-line therapy for psoriasis is usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  Topical 
B)  Oral 
C)  Ultraviolet (UV) light 
D)  Administration of an intravenous medication 
A)  Topical 
B)  Oral 
C)  Ultraviolet (UV) light 
D)  Administration of an intravenous medication

Question 3

The generic name for Dovonex is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acyclovir 
B)  Alfacept 
C)  Calcipotriene 
D)  Diphenhydramine 
A)  Acyclovir 
B)  Alfacept 
C)  Calcipotriene 
D)  Diphenhydramine

Question 4

OTC treatments for Tinea pedis are available in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Creams 
B)  Powders 
C)  Sprays 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Creams 
B)  Powders 
C)  Sprays 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Which one of the following statements is not true concerning shingles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. 
B)  Shingles is not painful. 
C)  A vaccine is available. 
D)  Antiviral medications may be used to reduce pain and to promote healing. 
A)  Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. 
B)  Shingles is not painful. 
C)  A vaccine is available. 
D)  Antiviral medications may be used to reduce pain and to promote healing.

Question 6

The generic name for Retin-A is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tetracycline 
B)  Tretinoin 
C)  Isotretinoin 
D)  Benzoyl peroxide 
A)  Tetracycline 
B)  Tretinoin 
C)  Isotretinoin 
D)  Benzoyl peroxide

Question 7

What instructions should accompany a prescription for fluorouracil (5-FU)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply using gloves or a non-metal applicator. 
B)  Wash hands after each application. 
C)  Avoid excessive sun exposure. 
D)  All of the above instructions should accompany the prescription for 5-FU. 
A)  Apply using gloves or a non-metal applicator. 
B)  Wash hands after each application. 
C)  Avoid excessive sun exposure. 
D)  All of the above instructions should accompany the prescription for 5-FU.

Question 8

Valacyclovir is indicated for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alopecia 
B)  Hirutism 
C)  Impetigo 
D)  Varicella 
A)  Alopecia 
B)  Hirutism 
C)  Impetigo 
D)  Varicella

Question 9

Topical salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide preparations can be used in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acne 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  A and B 
A)  Acne 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  A and B

Question 10

All of the following are antibacterial treatments except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacitracin 
B)  Neomycin 
C)  Polymyxin B sulfate 
D)  Ketoconazole 
A)  Bacitracin 
B)  Neomycin 
C)  Polymyxin B sulfate 
D)  Ketoconazole

Question 11

The skin:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the largest organ of the body 
B)  Is made of layers 
C)  Provides protection and allows for the perception of pain 
D)  All of the above are characteristics or functions of the skin 
A)  Is the largest organ of the body 
B)  Is made of layers 
C)  Provides protection and allows for the perception of pain 
D)  All of the above are characteristics or functions of the skin

Question 12

A lack of hair growth is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alopecia 
B)  Hirsutism 
C)  Keratinitis 
D)  Sebaceousness 
A)  Alopecia 
B)  Hirsutism 
C)  Keratinitis 
D)  Sebaceousness

Question 13

Elidel (pimecrolimus) is indicated for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eczema 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  B and C 
A)  Eczema 
B)  Impetigo 
C)  Psoriasis 
D)  B and C

Question 14

The epidermis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Contains nerves, glands, and blood vessels 
B)  Consists of two layers 
C)  Contains melanin 
D)  Contains fat cells 
A)  Contains nerves, glands, and blood vessels 
B)  Consists of two layers 
C)  Contains melanin 
D)  Contains fat cells

Question 15

Lamisil is indicated in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Burns 
B)  Dermatological fungal infections 
C)  Seborrhea 
D)  Varicella 
A)  Burns 
B)  Dermatological fungal infections 
C)  Seborrhea 
D)  Varicella

Question 16

All of the following statements are true concerning oral isotretinoin use except:

Accepted Answer

A)  The boxed warning reads, "Avoid using during pregnancy due to the risk of severe birth defects." 
B)  Only the patient needs to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program. 
C)  Isotretinoin is used for severe cases of acne. 
D)  Isotretinoin inhibits sebum production. 
A)  The boxed warning reads, "Avoid using during pregnancy due to the risk of severe birth defects." 
B)  Only the patient needs to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program. 
C)  Isotretinoin is used for severe cases of acne. 
D)  Isotretinoin inhibits sebum production.

Exam 27: Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatologic System

Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) topical is used for:

The first-line therapy for psoriasis is usually:

The generic name for Dovonex is:

OTC treatments for Tinea pedis are available in:

Which one of the following statements is not true concerning shingles?

The generic name for Retin-A is:

What instructions should accompany a prescription for fluorouracil (5-FU)?

Valacyclovir is indicated for:

Topical salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide preparations can be used in the treatment of:

All of the following are antibacterial treatments except:

The skin:

A lack of hair growth is called:

Elidel (pimecrolimus) is indicated for:

The epidermis:

Lamisil is indicated in the treatment of:

All of the following statements are true concerning oral isotretinoin use except:

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