ABD Dermatologic Pharmacology 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Clobetasol propionate 0.05%

Answer

Clobetasol propionate 0.05% is a Class I superpotent topical corticosteroid.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Skin atrophy and striae

Answer

Chronic potent topical steroids cause dermal atrophy, telangiectasia, and striae.

Question 3

Tazarotene belongs to which class of dermatologic agents?

Accepted Answer

Topical retinoid

Answer

Tazarotene is a topical retinoid used for psoriasis and acne.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tacrolimus

Answer

Tacrolimus is a topical calcineurin inhibitor that avoids steroid-induced facial atrophy.

Question 5

Calcipotriene works in psoriasis primarily by acting as a:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D3 analog

Answer

Calcipotriene is a vitamin D3 analog that normalizes keratinocyte proliferation.

American Board of Dermatology (ABD) Practice Test