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Eczema: Topical Steroids Flashcards

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What is a mild topical steroid?

A

Hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%

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What are 2 moderate topical steroids?

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  • Betamethasone valerate 0.025% (Betnovate RD)
    • Clobetasone butyrate 0.05% (Eumovate)
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What are some potent corticosteroids?

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Fluticasone propionate 0.05% (Cutivate)

Betamethasone valerate 0.1% (Betnovate)

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What is a very potent corticosteroid?

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Clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Dermovate)

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What is the finger tip rule?

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1 finger tip unit (FTU) = 0.5g

It is a sufficient area to treat the skin area about twice that of the flat of an adult hand.

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How many finger tip units per dose for the hands and fingers (front and back)?

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1 FTU

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How many finger tip units per dose for a foot (all over)?

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2 FTU

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How many finger tip units per dose for the front of the chest and abdomen?

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7 FTU

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How many finger tip units per dose for the back and buttocks?

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7 FTU

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How many finger tip units per dose for the face and neck?

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2.5 FTU

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How many finger tip units per dose for the entire arm and hand?

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4 FTU

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How many finger tip units per dose for an entire leg and foot?

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8 FTU

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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

The face and neck?

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15 to 30 g

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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

Both hands

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15 to 30 g

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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

The scalp?

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15 to 30 gramsq

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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

Both arms?

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30 to 60g

17
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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

Both legs?

A

100g

18
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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

Trunk?

A

100g

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How many grams of topical steroids should be prescribed to an adult for a two week period to cover:

Groin and genitalia?

A

15 to 30g

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