True or False: Dermatologic topical therapy is often used as an adjunct to systemic therapy.
What is TRUE?
100
What a dip is. (Topical therapy "dip", not guacamole "dip." Now I'm hungry).
What is a concentrated solution of active ingredient.
100
True or False: Dips should be rinsed off.
What is FALSE? Dips should not be rinsed or towel-dried.
100
The class of drug that ketoconazole belongs to.
What is an antifungal?
100
True or False: Antiseptics are often used in topical dermatologic therapy.
What is TRUE?
200
The type of skin lesions that topical therapy is best suited for.
What are superficial skin lesions?
200
True or False: Shampoos and dips can only be used for generalized skin therapy, not treatment of localized areas.
What is FALSE?
200
The class of drug that mupirocin belongs to and how it is used.
What is an antibiotic, used topically?
200
The desired effect of a local anesthetic agent in a topical dermatological product.
What is anti-pruritic?
200
The class of drug that miconazole belongs to.
What is an antifungal?
300
The major limitation of using creams/ointments in veterinary medicine.
What is: They encourage licking (if the animal can get to the area), which can increase inflammation secondary to self-trauma.
300
The definition of "contact time" and why it's important.
What is: The length of time between lathering and rinsing a shampoo; and: It's important because this is the period of time during which the shampoo can have an effect.
300
True or False: Colloidal oatmeal can be used in the ears as well as on the skin.
What is FALSE?
300
Two effects of colloidal oatmeal in topical dermatological therapy.
What is 1) antipruritic and 2) anti-inflammatory?
300
Two types of skin infection that topical antifungals are commonly used for.
What is Malassezia dermatitis and dermatophytosis?
400
How a spray can be applied, if the patient is afraid of the spray.
What is: Apply the spray to a cotton ball, gauze or paper towel and wipe the area.
400
What needs to be done with most dips before application, and why.
What is dilution with water, to avoid toxicity.
400
A topical antibiotic that is also commonly used for burns.
What is silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)?
400
Three functions of ceramides in the skin.
What are 1) Maintain barrier function of skin; 2) Maintain hydration; 3) Control skin microbial populations?
400
Phytosphingosine is an example of this type of substance.
What is a ceramide, which is a skin lipid?
500
Five formulations for dermatologic topical products.
What are creams/ointments, sprays, medicated wipes, shampoos, and dips.
500
How a dip may be safely applied to the face.
What is with a sponge?
500
The topical antibiotic that can cause a severe adverse effect in some cats, and what the adverse effect is.
What is neomycin, and severe hypersensitivity reaction?
500
Two desired effects of a ceramide in a topical dermatological product.
What is repair skin lipids and anti-inflammatory?
500
Two characteristics of lime sulfur dips that owners should be made aware of.
What are 1) strong unpleasant smell and 2) staining of fabrics & surfaces?