Skin Flashcards

1
Q

What is the minimum age to sell hydrocortisone over the counter

A

10 years old

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2
Q

What is the maximum duration hydrocortisone be used for when supplied over the counter

A

7 days

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3
Q

True or false: Benzoyl peroxide may cause sensitivity to sunlight

A

TRUE

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4
Q

Which virus causes cold sores?

A

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

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5
Q

How often is aciclovir cream applied?

A

Five times a day (during waking hours)

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6
Q

What is the active ingredient in Lamisil

A

Terbinafine

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7
Q

Clotrimazole, miconazole and ketoconazole are examples of (triazole or imidazole?) antifungals

A

Imidazole

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8
Q

Are imidazole antifungals fungicidal or fungistatic?

A

Fungistatic

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9
Q

Amorolfine can only be sold OTC for those aged ____years or over

A

18 years

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10
Q

What is the minimum age to sell clobetasone (eumovate cream) over the counter?

A

12 years old

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11
Q

Acne should be referred after ____ if unresponsive to treatment

A

8 weeks

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12
Q

Which OTC product is an alternative to benzoyl peroxide for acne?

A

Nicotinamide (Freederm)

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13
Q

Which OTC product is first line for dandruff treatment?

A

Ketoconazole 2% shampoo

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14
Q

Tinea cruris is also known as _____

A

Jock itch - it affects the groin and thighs

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15
Q

How long should antifungals be continued after symptoms have subsided?

A

7 days

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16
Q

True or false: children with impetigo do NOT need to be kept off school

A

FALSE - impetigo is highly contagious. Children should be kept off school until the rash clears

17
Q

True or false: Amorolfine is safe to use in pregnancy

A

FALSE - Amorolfine is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding

18
Q

Amorolfine has to be applied regularly until all the affected nail tissue has grown out.
This takes ____ months for toenails and ____ months for fingernails

A

a) 9-12 months

b) 6 months

19
Q

Permethrin and malathoin are ____

A

Insecticides - for treatment of head lice

20
Q

When should head lice treatment be reapplied after the first treatment?

A

After 7 days

to treat for any lice that had not hatched by the time of the first application

21
Q

Permethrin (lyclear) and malathoin (derbac M) are used to treat
[2 points]

A
  1. Scabies

2. Head lice

22
Q

Mebendazol is not licensed for children under _____

A

2 years old

23
Q

________ is a rash usually caused by hypersensitivity to a trigger like HSV, medications, bacterial or fungal infections

A

Erythema multiforme

24
Q

Which skin condition:

Small red spots which may become raised
Rash develops into a lesion that looks like a target

A

Erythema multiforme

25
Signs of Stevens Johnson syndrome | 5 points
Hives Facial swelling Tongue swelling Shedding of skin Red/purple rash
26
What is the main difference between dermatitis and dry skin?
In dermatitis the skin would be red and inflamed as well as dry
27
Minimum age to sell Daktacort over the counter (Miconazole + Hydrocortisone)
10 + (because it contains hydrocortisone) Also the minimum age to sell Canesten HC as it also contains hydrocortisone
28
Minimum age to sell lamisil (terbinafine) cream over the counter for fungal skin infections?
16 +