Topical Therapeutics

Question 1

water in oil emulsion

Answer 1

ointment

Question 2

oil in water emulsion

Answer 2

cream

Question 3

semisolid emulsion in OH base

Answer 3

gel

Question 4

powder in water

Answer 4

lotion/solution

Question 5

pressurized collections of gaseous bubbles in a matrix of liquid film

Answer 5

foam

Question 6

Hydrocortisone

Answer 6

cream or ointment

• “the gentle touch”
• class 7
• mild eczema in children and adults
• inflammatory dermatoses in low potency area (face, interiginous areas, groin)

Question 7

Triamcinolone acetonide

Answer 7

cream or ointment

• “the almost all-purpose weapon”
• class 4
• moderate spongiotic dermatoses in trunk and extremities

Question 8

Clobetasol propionate

Answer 8

cream or ointment

• “hercules”
• class 1
• one of the most potent
• needs rapid amelioration (contact derm, drug eruptions)
• do not use on face, intertriginous area, groin, thin skin

Question 9

FTU=

Answer 9

Fingertip Unit
1 FTU is the amount of ointment dispensed from a 5 mm diameter nozzle that is applied to the distal third of the index finger, from the crease under the distal interphalangeal joint to the fingertip