Question 1

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name.
-Tazorac

Accepted Answer

A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin 
A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin B

Question 2

Which of the following is used for initial oral drug therapy in patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Clindamycin 
B) Erythromycin 
C) Sulfonamides 
D) Minocycline 
A) Clindamycin 
B) Erythromycin 
C) Sulfonamides 
D) Minocycline D

Question 3

Which of the following agencies has announced the approval of a strengthened risk management program,called iPLEDGE,for generic isotretinoin?

Accepted Answer

A) USP 
B) FDA 
C) CDER 
D) TJC 
A) USP 
B) FDA 
C) CDER 
D) TJC B

Question 4

Why does acne most commonly occur in adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A) Increase in hormones during puberty 
B) Overactive secretion of the glands that produce sebum 
C) Adolescents tend to not wash their faces as they should 
D) Increased intake of junk food 
A) Increase in hormones during puberty 
B) Overactive secretion of the glands that produce sebum 
C) Adolescents tend to not wash their faces as they should 
D) Increased intake of junk food

Question 5

Which antibiotic has an increased resistance to P.acnes?

Accepted Answer

A) Metronidazole 
B) Erythromycin 
C) Tetracycline 
D) Minocycline 
A) Metronidazole 
B) Erythromycin 
C) Tetracycline 
D) Minocycline

Question 6

Which of the following acne agents can be used to help break down blackheads and whiteheads?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulfur and resorcinol 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Doxycycline 
D) Sodium sulfacetamide 
A) Sulfur and resorcinol 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Doxycycline 
D) Sodium sulfacetamide

Question 7

Isotretinoin is classified in the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Pregnancy Category _____ drug.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) X 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) X

Question 8

Which of the following is not a treatment for moderate to moderately severe acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral contraceptives 
B) Vitamin B derivatives 
C) Ultraviolet (UV)light therapy 
D) Oral antibiotics 
A) Oral contraceptives 
B) Vitamin B derivatives 
C) Ultraviolet (UV)light therapy 
D) Oral antibiotics

Question 9

Which of the following topical antibiotics can help reduce inflammation caused by acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Tetracycline 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Clindamycin 
D) Doxycycline 
A) Tetracycline 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Clindamycin 
D) Doxycycline

Question 10

The goal of acne treatment includes all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) heal existing lesions 
B) stop new lesions from forming 
C) prevent scarring 
D) enhance skin tone 
A) heal existing lesions 
B) stop new lesions from forming 
C) prevent scarring 
D) enhance skin tone

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name.
-Azelex

Accepted Answer

A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin 
A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin

Question 12

How is salicylic acid able to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

A) It acts as a peeling agent cutting down the shedding of cells that line the hair follicles. 
B) It fosters cell turnover and desquamation,helping to break down acne. 
C) It dries out oily areas on the skin. 
D) It uses its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce acne breakouts. 
A) It acts as a peeling agent cutting down the shedding of cells that line the hair follicles. 
B) It fosters cell turnover and desquamation,helping to break down acne. 
C) It dries out oily areas on the skin. 
D) It uses its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce acne breakouts.

Question 13

Which drug can be used as adjunct treatment in cleansing preparations for acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Sulfur and resorcinol 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Salicylic acid 
D) Sodium sulfacetamide 
A) Sulfur and resorcinol 
B) Benzoyl peroxide 
C) Salicylic acid 
D) Sodium sulfacetamide

Question 14

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name.
-Differin

Accepted Answer

A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin 
A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin

Question 15

Which of the following is not a cause of acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased androgens 
B) Increased junk food intake 
C) Heredity or genetics 
D) Certain drugs 
A) Increased androgens 
B) Increased junk food intake 
C) Heredity or genetics 
D) Certain drugs

Question 16

Oral antibiotics must be taken for _____ before results are evident,and treatment should be given for 6 months to prevent the development of microbial resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) 6 to 8 weeks 
B) 1 to 2 months 
C) 10 to 12 weeks 
D) 3 months 
A) 6 to 8 weeks 
B) 1 to 2 months 
C) 10 to 12 weeks 
D) 3 months

Question 17

MATCHING
Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name.
-Benzaclin

Accepted Answer

A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin 
A) Adapalene 
B) Tazarotene 
C) Benzoyl peroxide + clindamycin 
D) Azelaic acid 
E) Tretinoin

Question 18

Why does acne form?

Accepted Answer

A) Hair follicles become dormant,allowing for a buildup of oil. 
B) Increased skin cell production causes a buildup of dead skin to become trapped under the skin. 
C) The inflammation process breaks down,not allowing white blood cells (WBCs)to correct an overactive oil gland. 
D) Sebaceous gland secretions are unable to reach the surface. 
A) Hair follicles become dormant,allowing for a buildup of oil. 
B) Increased skin cell production causes a buildup of dead skin to become trapped under the skin. 
C) The inflammation process breaks down,not allowing white blood cells (WBCs)to correct an overactive oil gland. 
D) Sebaceous gland secretions are unable to reach the surface.

Question 19

Which of the following agents is not an example of a retinoid used to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Adapalene 
C) Tretinoin 
D) Isoniazid 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Adapalene 
C) Tretinoin 
D) Isoniazid

Question 20

Which of the following drugs would be prescribed for acne that is caused by an increased production of keratin?

Accepted Answer

A) Azelaic acid 
B) Adapalene 
C) Tretinoin 
D) Isotretinoin 
A) Azelaic acid 
B) Adapalene 
C) Tretinoin 
D) Isotretinoin

Exam 41: Treatment of Acne

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name. -Tazorac

Which of the following is used for initial oral drug therapy in patients with moderate to severe inflammatory acne?

Which of the following agencies has announced the approval of a strengthened risk management program,called iPLEDGE,for generic isotretinoin?

Why does acne most commonly occur in adolescents?

Which antibiotic has an increased resistance to P.acnes?

Which of the following acne agents can be used to help break down blackheads and whiteheads?

Isotretinoin is classified in the U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Pregnancy Category _____ drug.

Which of the following is not a treatment for moderate to moderately severe acne?

Which of the following topical antibiotics can help reduce inflammation caused by acne?

The goal of acne treatment includes all of the following except _____.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name. -Azelex

How is salicylic acid able to treat acne?

Which drug can be used as adjunct treatment in cleansing preparations for acne?

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name. -Differin

Which of the following is not a cause of acne?

Oral antibiotics must be taken for _____ before results are evident,and treatment should be given for 6 months to prevent the development of microbial resistance.

MATCHING Match each of the following trade names with its proper generic name. -Benzaclin

Why does acne form?

Which of the following agents is not an example of a retinoid used to treat acne?

Which of the following drugs would be prescribed for acne that is caused by an increased production of keratin?

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