Exam 2 - Dermatology and primary care

Question 1

What is pyoderma?

Answer 1

Any type of pustule or lesions

• Example: paronychia

Question 2

What is tinea?

Answer 2

Fungal infection

Question 3

True/false: steroids should not be used at the same time as antifungals

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What class of topical steroids is the most potent?

Answer 4

Class I

• Clobetasol propionate
• Betamethasone diproprionate
• Halobetasol proprionate

Question 5

What class of topical steroids is the least potent?

Answer 5

Class VII

• Hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1.0%, 2.5%

Question 6

What class of topical steroids should be prescribed to be applied to thin areas of skin (e.g. under armpit, groin, etc.)?

Answer 6

Low potency (Class VI or VII)

Question 7

What class of topical steroids should be prescribed to be applied to sites with thicker skin (e.g. hands, soles of feet)?

Answer 7

Higher potency (class I or II)

Question 8

What is a medium potency topical steroid?

Answer 8

Class IV (medium-high potency)

• Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1%
• Mometasone furoate 0.1% cream