APEA- Pharm Derm Exam Questions AND Correct Answers
A combination topical antimicrobial-antibiotic medication
used in the treatment of acne is:
benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin.
benzoyl peroxide and adapalene.
benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin.
benzoyl peroxide and dapsone. - ✔✔benzoyl peroxide and
erythromycin.
A patient received a prescription for clindamycin/benzoyl
peroxide topical with orders to dispense 2 containers. Until
ready for the use, the patient should store the additional
container:
in the freezer.
at room temperature.
in the refrigerator.
in a warm, dry place. - ✔✔in the refrigerator.
A potential adverse reaction related to the use of
sulfacetamide (Klaron) topical, indicated for the treatment of
seborrheic dermatitis, is:
systemic lupus erythematous.
,skin irritation.
localized infection.
renal insufficiency. - ✔✔systemic lupus erythematous.
A potential systemic reaction to imiquimod (Aldara), used to
treat superficial basal cell carcinomas, is:
bradycardia.
hypoglycemia.
flu-like symptoms.
renal calculi. - ✔✔flu-like symptoms.
An example of a first-generation cephalosporin is:
cefixime (Suprax).
ceftriaxone (Rocephin).
ceftaroline (Teflaro).
cephalexin (Keflex). - ✔✔cephalexin (Keflex).
Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac wash) is classified as a topical:
antibiotic.
astringent.
, antimicrobial.
acetic acid-based cleanser. - ✔✔antimicrobial.
Children receiving griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) for the treatment
of tinea capitis should be monitored for:
alopecia.
clay-colored stools.
tinea versicolor.
tinnitus. - ✔✔clay-colored stools.
can cause hepatotoxicity
Ciclopirox (Loprox) shampoo for the treatment of seborrheic
dermatitis should be applied:
daily.
twice daily.
weekly.
twice weekly. - ✔✔twice weekly.
Clindamycin (Cleocin) should NOT be administered with:
buspirone (Buspar).
A combination topical antimicrobial-antibiotic medication
used in the treatment of acne is:
benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin.
benzoyl peroxide and adapalene.
benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin.
benzoyl peroxide and dapsone. - ✔✔benzoyl peroxide and
erythromycin.
A patient received a prescription for clindamycin/benzoyl
peroxide topical with orders to dispense 2 containers. Until
ready for the use, the patient should store the additional
container:
in the freezer.
at room temperature.
in the refrigerator.
in a warm, dry place. - ✔✔in the refrigerator.
A potential adverse reaction related to the use of
sulfacetamide (Klaron) topical, indicated for the treatment of
seborrheic dermatitis, is:
systemic lupus erythematous.
,skin irritation.
localized infection.
renal insufficiency. - ✔✔systemic lupus erythematous.
A potential systemic reaction to imiquimod (Aldara), used to
treat superficial basal cell carcinomas, is:
bradycardia.
hypoglycemia.
flu-like symptoms.
renal calculi. - ✔✔flu-like symptoms.
An example of a first-generation cephalosporin is:
cefixime (Suprax).
ceftriaxone (Rocephin).
ceftaroline (Teflaro).
cephalexin (Keflex). - ✔✔cephalexin (Keflex).
Benzoyl peroxide (Benzac wash) is classified as a topical:
antibiotic.
astringent.
, antimicrobial.
acetic acid-based cleanser. - ✔✔antimicrobial.
Children receiving griseofulvin (Grifulvin V) for the treatment
of tinea capitis should be monitored for:
alopecia.
clay-colored stools.
tinea versicolor.
tinnitus. - ✔✔clay-colored stools.
can cause hepatotoxicity
Ciclopirox (Loprox) shampoo for the treatment of seborrheic
dermatitis should be applied:
daily.
twice daily.
weekly.
twice weekly. - ✔✔twice weekly.
Clindamycin (Cleocin) should NOT be administered with:
buspirone (Buspar).
