DERMATOLOGY PHARM MEDS DEFINITIONS WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS [GRADED A+]

DERMATOLOGY PHARM MEDS

DEFINITIONS WITH QUESTIONS AND

VERIFIED ANSWERS [GRADED A+]



Ointment - ✔✔Thick, lubricating, semiocclusive, greasy, no sting; good for

moisturizing a dry rash.



Cream - ✔✔Most commonly used; vanish when rubbed in; not occlusive.



Lotion - ✔✔Pourable liquid; less greasy, less occlusion; may sting; good

for large surface areas.



Gel - ✔✔Jelly-like; not greasy; can be sticky; least occlusive; dry quickly;

good for drying a weeping rash.




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,Foam - ✔✔Cosmetically elegant; more expensive; spread easily; good for

scalps.



Powder - ✔✔Absorb moisture and decrease friction; good for body

creases.



Solution - ✔✔Dropper for a specific location; good for scalps.



Oil - ✔✔Liquid, greasy; good for scalps of dry hair and rash.



Spray - ✔✔Aerosol vs pump; good for large surface area; common to use

on scalp.



Clobetasol propionate 0.05% - ✔✔Class 1 (superpotent) topical steroid.



Halobetasol propionate 0.05% - ✔✔Class 1 (superpotent) topical steroid.



Desoximetasone 0.25% - ✔✔Class 2 (potent) topical steroid.




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, Desoximetasone 0.05% - ✔✔Class 2 (potent) topical steroid.



Flucinonide 0.05% - ✔✔Class 3 (potent, upper midstrength) topical

steroid.



Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5% - ✔✔Class 3 (potent, upper midstrength)

topical steroid.



Mometasone furoate 0.1% - ✔✔Class 4 (midstrength) topical steroid.



Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% - ✔✔Class 4 (midstrength) topical steroid.



Triamcinolone acetonide 0.025% - ✔✔Class 5 (lower midstrength) topical

steroid.



Desonide 0.05% - ✔✔Class 6 (mild strength) topical steroid.



Dexamethasone - ✔✔Class 7 (least potent) topical steroid.




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