Chapter 34 (3) Flashcards
When choosing a topical corticosteroid cream to treat diaper dermatitis, the ideal medication would be:
A low-potency corticosteroid cream applied sparingly (hydrocortisone 1%)
Topical immunomodulators such as pimecrolimus (Elidel) or tacrolimus (Protopic) are used for:
Short-term or intermittent treatment of atopic dermatitis
Long-term treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis includes:
Topical corticosteroids and emollients
Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with:
Oral corticosteroids for 2 to 3 weeks
When a patient has contact dermatitis, wet dressings with Domeboro solution are used for:
Relief of inflammation
Appropriate initial treatment for psoriasis would be:
Intermittent therapy with intermediate potency topical corticosteroids
Patient education when prescribing the vitamin D3 derivative calcipotriene for psoriasisincludes:
A maximum of 100 grams per week may be applied.
Mild acne may be initially treated with:
OTC benzoyl peroxide
Tobie presents to the clinic with moderate acne. He has been using OTC benzoyl peroxide at home with minimal improvement. A topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and a topical retinoid adapalene
(Differin) are prescribed. Education of Tobie would include:
He may see an initial worsening of his acne that will improve in 6 to 8 weeks.
Josie has severe cystic acne and is requesting treatment with Accutane. The appropriate treatment for her would be:
Refer her to a dermatologist for treatment.
The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is:
Mupirocin ointment
Dwayne has classic tinea capitis. Treatment for tinea on the scalp is:
Oral griseofulvin for 6 to 8 weeks
Nicolas is a football player who presents to the clinic with athlete’s foot. Patients with tinea pedis may be treated with:
OTC miconazole cream for 4 weeks
Jim presents with fungal infection of two of his toenails (onychomycosis). Treatment for fungal infections of the nail includes:
Oral griseofulvin
Scabies treatment for a 4-year-old child includes a prescription for:
Permethrin 5% cream applied from the neck down
Vanessa has been diagnosed with scabies. Her education would include:
All members of the household and close personal contacts should be treated.
Catherine has head lice and her mother is asking about what products are available that are not neurotoxic. The only non-neurotoxin head lice treatment is:
Benzoyl alcohol (Ulesfia)
Rick has male pattern baldness on the vertex of his head and has been using Rogaine for 2 months. He asks how effective minoxidil (Rogaine) is. Minoxidil:
Will show results after 4 months of twice-a-day use
