10 Questions
Aqueous cream and emulsifying ointment can be used as substitutes for soap.
True
Topical steroids of Class 3 are considered mild and are commonly used for inflammatory conditions due to infection.
False
Potassium permanganate is used at concentrations of 1 : 4000 to 1 : 25 000 as an oxidizing agent with antiseptic and fungicidal activity.
True
Coconut oil compound is the most effective treatment for scalp psoriasis and should be applied twice a day.
False
Topical treatment offers low concentrations of a drug in the skin.
False
Propylene glycol 50% in water and Urea 40% are commonly used for hyperkeratotic eczema and nail removal.
True
The base or vehicle of a topical preparation is responsible for delivering the active constitute into the skin.
True
Emollients are indicated for wet lesions.
False
Topical preparations are not available in the form of shampoos.
False
Intravenous injections are a form of topical therapy.
False
Explore the local and systemic treatments for skin disorders in pharmacology, including topical applications, intralesional injections, oral, IV, IM, and SC injections. Learn about the benefits of topical therapy in delivering high drug concentrations to the skin with minimal exposure to other organs.
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