ITS 2 - Steroids

Question 1

give an example of a mild steroid

Answer 1

hydrocortisone 1%

Question 2

give an example of a moderate steroid

Answer 2

clobetasone butyrate 0.05% (eumovate)

Question 3

give an example of a potent steroid

Answer 3

betnovate/elocon

Question 4

give an example of a very potent steroid

Answer 4

dermovate

Question 5

name some reversible steroid effects

Answer 5

contact allergy, acneiform eruptions , tachyphylaxis, pigmentary changes, poor wound healing

Question 6

what can happen when steroids are suddenly stopped when being used for the treatment of psoriasis

Answer 6

unstable pustular psoriasis can be triggered as a rebound

Question 7

define tachyphylaxis

Answer 7

decrease in response with long term use

Question 8

name some permanent effects of steroids

Answer 8

striae (stretch marks), hirsutism, atrophy and bruising, atrophy and multiple telangiectasia

Question 9

define hirsutism

Answer 9

male pattern of hair distribution in women

Question 10

what is the name for dermovate

Answer 10

Clobetasol propionate 0.05%

Question 11

what is the name for eumovate

Answer 11

Clobetasone Butyrate 0.05%

Question 12

what is the name for betnovate

Answer 12

Betamethasone valerate 0.1%

Question 13

what is the name for elocon

Answer 13

Mometasone furoate 0.1%