Drugs for the Skin - TOPICAL GLUCOCORTICOIDS Flashcards
1
Q
Employed to relieve inflammation and itching associated with a variety of dermatologic disorders.
A
Topical glucocorticoids
2
Q
Preparations of topical glucocorticoids are classified into four potency groups:
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A
low,
medium,
high, and
super-high.
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3
Q
Prolonged use of topical glucocorticoids can cause .
A
atrophy of the dermis and epidermis.
4
Q
Topical glucocorticoids can be absorbed in amounts sufficient to cause systemic ______.
Principal concerns are growth _____ and adrenal _____.
A
toxicity
retardation
suppression
