Medications

Question 1

Xigduo

Answer 1

Dapafligozin + metformin

Question 2

Synjardy

Answer 2

Empagliflozin + metformin

Question 3

Acne abx

Answer 3

Minocycline, erythromycin, azithromycin

Question 4

Acne topical

Answer 4

Epiduo: benzoyl peroxide + adapalene
Benzaclin: benzoyl peroxide + clinda
Biacna: tretinoin + clinda

Question 5

Conjunctivitis

Answer 5

Fusidic acid

Question 6

Medication used to manage menorrhagia?

Answer 6

Tranexamic acid (max. 5 days)

Question 7

Eczema

Answer 7

Lyderm (fluocinonide = potent glucocorticoid)

Question 8

Allergic rhinitis

Answer 8

Mometasone (moderate potency)

Question 9

Olmetec plus

Answer 9

Olmesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 10

Treatment for onychomycosis (on toenails)?

Answer 10

Topical antifungals (efinaconazole 10% i.e. Jublia 10%)

Question 11

Explain the MOA of bupropion.

Answer 11

Dopamine, NE and serotonin reuptake inhibitor in CNS.
Also a non-competitive nicotine receptor antagonist.

Question 12

First line drug for nicotine addiction?
Adjunct?

Answer 12

Champix (Varenicline)
Bupropion

Question 13

Treatment for onychomycosis (on fingernails)?

Answer 13

Oral itraconazole or terbanifine
(check LFTs)
KOH prep for diagnosis

Question 14

Formulation of topical steroids from most potent to least potent.

Answer 14

Ointment -> cream -> lotion -> gel -> liquid
Try not to exceed 2 weeks for face & 4-6 weeks for body

Question 15

Common muscle relaxants, when to use and common side effects.

Answer 15

Antispastic (eg. baclofen): reduce tightness in the muscle through various mechanisms in the brain and directly within the muscle tissue.
Antispasmodic (eg. cyclobenzaprine): stop the spontaneous or involuntary contraction of muscles (such as jerks, twitches, or cramps) that cause spasms
- More common for back and neck pain
Cyclobenzaprine = acute injury
Baclofen = chronic
SE: drowsiness, sedation

Question 16

Epiduo

Answer 16

Benzoyl peroxide + adapalene

Question 17

Treatment for rosacea

Answer 17

Metrogel
Doxycycline
Avoid triggers

Question 18

Ciprodex

Answer 18

Ciprofloxacin + dexamethasone

Question 19

Scalp eczema

Answer 19

Dermasmoothe (fluocinolone)

Question 20

Mouth sores

Answer 20

Oracort (triamcinolone)

Question 21

Lotriderm

Answer 21

Betamethasone + clotrimazole

Question 22

Inflammatory conditions of mouth and throat

Answer 22

Benzydamide mouthwash

Question 23

Uses for cantharone plus

Answer 23

Plantar warts and molluscum

Question 24

Blexten

Answer 24

Bilastin (antihistamine)

Question 25

Tobradex

Answer 25

Tobramycin & dexamethasone

Question 26

Strattera

Answer 26

Atomoxetine (ADHD)

Question 27

Antihistamine used for stimulation of growth hormone in children

Answer 27

Cyproheptadine

Question 28

Melasma treatment

Answer 28

Tranexamic acid 5% in cepaphil base

Question 29

Treatment for enuresis in children

Answer 29

Desmopressin
Imipramine

Question 30

Minor skin irritation

Answer 30

Domeboro (Burow’s solution)

Question 31

Prescription and non-prescription medications used to relieve itchy eyes caused by allergic reactions to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, or pet dander

Answer 31

Olopatadine
Pazeo (prescription) (mast cell stabilizer)
Pataday (non-prescription)

Question 32

DermOtic (fluocinolone) ear drops indication

Answer 32

Otitis externa

Question 33

Antiviral for cold sores in children

Answer 33

Valtrex

Question 34

Medication for restless legs

Answer 34

Pramipexole

Question 35

Medication for alopecia

Answer 35

Minoxidil

Question 36

Antihistamines preferred in pregnancy

Answer 36

2nd gen antihistamines:
Loratadine
Cetirizine
Rupatadine