Dermatology & ENT Flashcards
If using two different eye drops, how long between administration of agents should you wait?
5 minutes
What class of medication is indicated for open-angle glaucoma?
Prostaglandin analogues
-Latanoprost
-Travoprost
What are side effects of prostaglandin analogues?
-Increased brown pigmentation of iris
-Increased number, thickness, and pigmentation of eyelashes
What class of medication is an appropriate add-on therapy for open-angle glaucoma?
Beta Blockers
-Timolol
What class of medications are considered a third-line option for open-angle glaucoma?
Alpha-2 Agonists
-Brimonidine
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
-Brinzolamide
-Dorzolamide
Which medication may reduce symptoms associated with Meniere Disease?
HCTZ
What is the initial treatment for mild allergic rhinitis?
Oral or topical non-sedating antihistamines
What is the initial treatment for moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis?
Topical nasal steroid
What are examples of a topical antihistamine?
-Azelastine
-Olopatadine
Which medication should be considered in allergic rhinitis patients who lack adequate symptom control w/ an oral antihistamine, intranasal corticosteroid, or combo?
Montelukast
What is the first-line treatment for urticaria?
Non-sedating H1-antihistamine
What medication is recommended as first-line treatment for all forms/severity levels of acne except severe?
Topical tretinoin
What place do topical antimicrobials have in the treatment of acne?
Best when used in combo w/ topical retinoids and/or benzyl peroxide
What place does topical salicylic acid have in the treatment of acne?
When patient has skin irritation w/ topical retinoid
What is the first-line treatment for mild-to-moderate psoriatic disease?
Topical corticosteroids
Which medications are considered first-line for treatment of scabes?
-Permethrin 5%
-Ivermectin
Which medication is indicated after treatment failure with both permethrin 5% and ivermectin?
Lindane cream
What is the black box warning with lindane cream?
Neurologic toxicity (seizures and death) with prolonged use
What is the first-line treatment for lice?
Permethrin 1% or other pyrethrin combination
What is the second-line treatment for lice?
Malathion
What is the classic hallmark symptom of macular degeneration?
Central scotoma (blind/blurry vision in central vision)
Which medication is used to help slow the progression of macular degeneration?
AREDS (vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene or vitamin A, and zinc)
With which patients would you want to avoid using beta-carotene?
Current or former smokers (increased risk of lung cancer)
What vaccine is recommended in patients using C1 INHs for HAE?
Hepatitis B
When should a biologic be considered for psoriasis treatment?
-Severe or debilitating disease
-> 10% of body surface covered with psoriatic lesions
-Symptoms or psoriatic arthritis
Which medications may causes psoriasis?
-NSAIDs
-Lithium
-Antimalarials
-ACE-inhibitors
-Inderal
-Steroid withdrawal
