CDT CDT Dermatologic Pharmacology & Medications

Question 1

What class of medication is isotretinoin (Accutane)?

Accepted Answer

Systemic retinoid

Answer

Topical corticosteroid

Answer

Oral antibiotic

Answer

Antifungal agent

Question 2

What mandatory US risk management program must patients and providers enroll in before isotretinoin can be prescribed?

Accepted Answer

iPLEDGE REMS program

Answer

Medicare Part D

Answer

HIPAA compliance program

Answer

FDA Fast Track designation

Question 3

What is the mechanism of action of topical calcineurin inhibitors like tacrolimus (Protopic)?

Accepted Answer

Block T-cell activation to reduce inflammation

Answer

Increase sebum production

Answer

Kill bacteria directly on the skin surface

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Thicken the epidermis

Question 4

Which oral antibiotic is most commonly prescribed to treat inflammatory acne in the US?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline

Answer

Amoxicillin

Answer

Ciprofloxacin

Answer

Vancomycin

Question 5

What is the primary mechanism of action of benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment?

Accepted Answer

Kills bacteria by releasing free oxygen radicals

Answer

Reduces sebum production

Answer

Exfoliates dead skin cells only

Answer

Blocks androgen receptors

Question 6

Which systemic dermatologic medication requires monthly monitoring of liver function tests and fasting lipid panels?

Accepted Answer

Oral isotretinoin

Answer

Topical tretinoin

Answer

Oral antihistamine

Answer

Topical clindamycin