Dermatologic Medications Part II

Question 1

Adapalene

Answer 1

Differin
Retinoid
Photosensitivity

Question 2

Isotretinoin

Answer 2

Claravis
Retinoid
*Avoid during pregnancy
*Women must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 weeks of starting therapy (REMS med)

Question 3

Tretinoin

Answer 3

Retin-A
Retinoid
Photosensitivity

Question 4

Benzoyl peroxide

Answer 4

PanOxyl
May cause drying and irritation

Question 5

Salicylic acid

Answer 5

Clearasil (acne)
Compound W (warts)
Photosensitivity

Question 6

Silver sulfadiazine

Answer 6

SSD or silvadene
for burns
*patient with sulfa allergy should not with caution

Question 7

Finasteride

Answer 7

Propecia
Hair growth agent

Question 8

Minoxidil

Answer 8

Rogaine
tablet- may cause hypotension
topical- may cause itching and flaking

Question 9

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

Answer 9

Duac
Antibiotic/acne topical

Question 10

What medication is used for deep sun burns, fires, electrical burns and chemical burns?
a. Isotretnoin
b. Salicylic acid
c. Adapaline
e. Silvadene

Answer 10

E. Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)

Question 11

If a patient has a wart, which is the most appropriate medication?
a. Propecia
b. Clearasil
c. Compound W
d. Clindamycin

Answer 11

C. Salicylic acid (Compound W)