ABD Dermatologic Pharmacology 2

Question 1

Which topical corticosteroid potency class is superpotent (Class I)?

Accepted Answer

Clobetasol propionate 0.05%

Answer

Hydrocortisone 1%

Answer

Triamcinolone 0.1%

Answer

Desonide 0.05%

Question 2

What is the most common cutaneous adverse effect of prolonged high-potency topical corticosteroid use?

Accepted Answer

Skin atrophy and striae

Answer

Hypertrichosis

Answer

Hyperpigmentation

Answer

Photosensitivity

Question 3

Tazarotene belongs to which class of dermatologic agents?

Accepted Answer

Topical retinoid

Answer

Vitamin D analog

Answer

Calcineurin inhibitor

Answer

Keratolytic

Question 4

Which topical agent is a calcineurin inhibitor useful in atopic dermatitis of the face?

Accepted Answer

Tacrolimus

Answer

Calcipotriene

Answer

Anthralin

Answer

Coal tar

Question 5

Calcipotriene works in psoriasis primarily by acting as a:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D3 analog

Answer

Vitamin A analog

Answer

Vitamin E derivative

Answer

Retinoid X agonist

Question 6

Which vehicle generally provides the greatest corticosteroid potency and occlusion?

Accepted Answer

Ointment

Answer

Lotion

Answer

Gel

Answer

Solution

Question 7

Tachyphylaxis in topical steroid therapy refers to:

Accepted Answer

Decreasing response with continued use

Answer

Allergic contact dermatitis

Answer

Rebound flare after stopping

Answer

Systemic absorption