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Dermatologic Pharmacology Flashcards

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  1. Terbinafine is most effective against which type of infection?

    Answer: Dermatophyte onychomycosis

    Terbinafine, an allylamine, is first-line oral therapy for dermatophyte nail infections.

  2. Griseofulvin is classically used to treat:

    Answer: Tinea capitis in children

    Griseofulvin remains an established oral treatment for tinea capitis.

  3. Permethrin cream is the first-line treatment for:

    Answer: Scabies

    Topical 5% permethrin is first-line therapy for scabies infestation.

  4. Oral acyclovir treats which dermatologic condition?

    Answer: Herpes zoster

    Acyclovir is an antiviral used for herpes simplex and varicella-zoster infections.

  5. Which oral antifungal carries the highest risk of hepatotoxicity and drug interactions via CYP3A4?

    Answer: Ketoconazole

    Oral ketoconazole is a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor with significant hepatotoxicity risk.

  6. Ivermectin oral therapy is useful for which infestation?

    Answer: Crusted (Norwegian) scabies

    Oral ivermectin is effective for crusted scabies, often with topical permethrin.

  7. Selenium sulfide and topical azoles are used to treat:

    Answer: Tinea versicolor

    Tinea versicolor from Malassezia responds to selenium sulfide and topical azoles.