dermatology pharmacology and prescribing

Question 1

factors that affect absorption

Answer 1

concentration

base/vehicle

chemical properties of the drug

temperature

skin site

Question 2

topical steroid have what two main properties?

Answer 2

anti-inflammatory

immunosuppressive

Question 3

side effects of topical steroids

Answer 3

thinning

striae

acne

glaucoma

cataracts

Question 4

what are retinoids?

Answer 4

vitamin A analogues

anti inflammatory effects

Question 5

retinoids are used in what conditions?

Answer 5

acne

psoriasis

cutaneous T cell lymphoma

Hand eczema

Question 6

immunosuppressants can be used to treat what kind of skin disorders?

Answer 6

inflammatory

Question 7

infliximab is an

Answer 7

immunimodulator