Study guide points

Question 1

Relative strength (potency) of topical steroids

Answer 1

Hydrocortisone (least potent)
Triamcinolone
Fluocinolone
Clobetasol (most potent)

Question 2

MAOI’s and TCA’s

Answer 2

Older classes of medications and are less often used because of their many adverse effects and drug interactions.

Question 3

Metoclopramide

Answer 3

Also used for nausea and vomiting

DO NOT use together with prochlorperazine or promethazine d/t high risk of EPS and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Question 4

PPI’s

Answer 4

Take several days for patients to feel effects

Question 5

Cimetidine (Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonist-inhibits acid secretion)

Answer 5

Has many drug interactions

Question 6

Combo of metoclopramide and other antiemetics (prochlorperazine and promethazine)

Answer 6

Can precipitate EPS symptoms

Question 7

Gout meds for acute attack vs. chronic treatment

Answer 7

Acute: Indomethacin (NSAID) and colchicine

Chronic: Probenecid (uricosuric drug), allopurinol (xanthine oxidase inhibitor, febuxostat (xanthine oxidase inhibitor)

Question 8

Naloxone

Answer 8

Can be given in an acute opioid overdose or can be combined with buprenorphine to prevent abuse and possible overdose