Week #3

Question 1

Betamethasone

Topical corticosteroids

Answer 1

Diprolene, Valisone

Skin disorder, plaque psoriasis

AAA 1-2dq (thinly)

Question 2

Fluocinonide

Topical corticosteroids

Answer 2

Lidex

Atopic dermatitis, skin disorder, plaque psoriasis

AAA 1-2qd

Congestion, nasopharyngitis

Question 3

Clobetasol

Topical corticosteroids

Answer 3

Temovate

Skin disorder, plaque psoriasis, scalp psoriasis

AAA 1-2qd (thinly)

Upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis, strophic condition of the skin.

Question 4

Adapalene

Acne agents

Answer 4

Differin

Acne vulgaris

AAA once a day before bedtime

Dry skin, scaly skin, erythema

Question 5

Azelaic acid

Acne agents

Answer 5

Finacea, Azelex

Acne, rosacea

AAA bid morning and evening

Pruritus, stinging or burning of skin

Question 6

Tretinoin

Acne agents

Answer 6

Retin-A

Acne vulgaris, fine wrinkles on face

AAA Qd to lesions

Alopecia, dry skin, peeling of skin

Question 7

Clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

Acne agents

Answer 7

Benzaclin

Acne vulgaris

AAA Bid

Dry skin, pruritus, sensation of stinging or burning of skin

Question 8

Triamcinolone

Topical corticosteroids

Answer 8

Kenalog

Skin disorder

AAA 2-3qd

Pharyngitis, headache, influenza like illness