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1
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Immunologically-mediated skin reactions are dose-dependent. True/False?

A

False

All or nothing!

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Non-immunologically-mediated skin reactions can be dose-dependent. True/False?

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True

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How do urticarial drug eruptions usually arise?

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IgE-mediated hypersensitivity or drug-induced mast cell degranulation

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4
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Which drugs tend to cause pustular/bullous drug reactions?

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Glucocorticoids
Androgens
Hypertensives

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Fixed drug eruptions are well-demarcated and round. Which drugs are commonly associated with this?

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Tetracycline antibiotics
Paracetamol
NSAIDs
Carbamazepine (anti-epileptic)

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What are the 3 major routes of drug administration through the skin?

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Topical
Transdermal
Subcutaenous

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What is the single most important barrier to drug administration?

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Stratum corneum (made up of corneocytes)

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The stratum corneum is made up similar to a “bricks and mortar” model. What are the bricks?

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Corneocytes embedded in filaggrin that are held together by corneodesmosomes

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The stratum corneum is made up similar to a “bricks and mortar” model. What is the mortar?

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Hydrophobic layer made up of intercellular lipids

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Is the stratum corneum hydrophilic or lipophilic?

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Lipophilic

Absorbs lipid-soluble (hydrophobic drugs)

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The principle mechansim of drug penetration of the stratum corneum is transcellular (across the stratum corneum). True/False?

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False

Principle mechanism is intercellular (tortuous course between corneocytes)

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Drug vehicles are normally used in topical administration of drug (for local effect). What are vehicles?

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Pharmacologically inactive substances that “carry” the drug

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List some examples of drug vehicles

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Ointments
Creams
Gels
Lotions
Pastes and powders
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Rate of absorption of a topically administered drug = ?

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J =  Kp x Cv
Kp = permeability coefficient
Cv = concn of drug in vehicle
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A drug must exit its vehicle if it is to penetrate the stratum corneum. True/False?

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True

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The bigger the Km of a drug, the better it will enter the skin. True//False?

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True

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Lipophilic drug in a hydrophilic vehicle absorb poorly in skin. True/False?

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False

They absorb very well

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Lipophilic drug in a lipophilic vehicle absorb very well in skin. True/False?

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False
While they will absorb, the drug will want to remain in the lipophilic vehicle at the same time, so absorption is not great

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Hydrophilic drug in a lipophilic vehicle don’t absorb very well. Why?

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They will make it out of the vehicle but cannot penetrate the stratum corneum because they are hydrophilic

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Hydrophilic drug in a hydrophilic vehicle absorb the best of all. True/False?

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False

They ain’t going nowhere

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21
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What can enhance the absorption of a drug in skin?

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Excipients

22
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What are creams?

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Semi-solid emulsion of oil and water containing emulsifier and preservative

23
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Creams are cooling and greasy. True/False?

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False

They are cooling but not greasy

24
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What is the danger of the preservative in creams?

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Allergic reaction

25
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What are ointments?

A

Semi-solid mix of grease and oil containing soft paraffin

26
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What is the benefit of ointments?

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Effective at restricting transepidermal water loss

27
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What is the downside of ointments?

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Not cosmetically attractive (very greasy)

28
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What are lotions?

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Suspension of medication in water/alcohol/other liquid

29
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What are gels?

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Thickened aqueous solutions containing high molecular weight polymers

30
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What is the downside of pastes?

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Stiff and difficult to apply

31
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What is the function of emollients?

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Enhance hydration of epidermis

32
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For what type of conditions are emollients used?

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Dry, scaly conditions

Mainstay for eczema

33
Q

When are wet wraps frequently used? How are they applied?

A

For very dry skin

Wrap around previously moisturised skin to lock in moisture

34
Q

What are the 3 actions of topical steroid upon skin?

A

Anti-inflammatory
Anti-proliferative
Vasoconstrictive

35
Q

Name a mild steroid for skin disease

A

Hydrocortisone

36
Q

Name a moderate steroid for skin disease

A

Modrasone

37
Q

Name a potent steroid for skin disease

A

Mometasone

38
Q

Name a very potent steroid for skin disease

A

Clobetasol

39
Q

How many grams of steroid are equvalent to 1 fingerprint unit?

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0.5g

40
Q

1 fingertip unit = how many hand areas?

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2

41
Q

What is meant by tachyphylaxis to steroid?

A

Steroid becomes less effective despite maintained dosage

42
Q

What conditions is potassium permanganate rinse/soak/bath useful for?

A

Exudative eczema

Pompholyx

43
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What is pompholyx?

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Exudative eczema restricted to hands and feet

Forms watery blisters + severe itch

44
Q

Name topical antibiotics used for acne

A

Tetracycline
Clindamycin
Erythromycin

45
Q

What is the main antibiotic used for rosacea?

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Metronidazole

46
Q

List some antipruritics

A

Menthol
Capsaicin
Camphor/phenol
Crotamiton

47
Q

What are keratolytics used for? Name one

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Softening keratin (e.g. viral warts, hyperkeratotic disease)
Salicylic acid
48
Q

Emollients can be used for psoraisis along with what other options?

A

Coal tar
Vitamin D analogues
Keratolytic
Topical steroid

49
Q

Which cream has been shown to be effective for pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions?

A

Aldara cream

Imiquimod

50
Q

What is transdermal drug delivery?

A

Drug is incorporated into an adhesive patch applied to the epidermis

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