Common Skin Conditions: pharmacology practice questions
Common Skin Conditions is a high-yield area on the PEBC, NAPLEX, OPRA and FPGEE exams. Phartoonz has 41 exam-style Common Skin Conditions questions, each written to test the clinical decisions these licensing exams actually reward — mechanism of action, dosing, monitoring parameters, adverse effects, contraindications and patient counseling.
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Sample questions
Sample 1
A patient asks the pharmacist what to do about a circular patch on her forearm that has raised, red edges. The inner part of the circle is clear. The circle edges have small bumps that look like blisters. The patch is ¾" in diameter. Which product should the pharmacist recommend?
- 1Hydrocortisone 0.5% cream
- 2Hydrocortisone 1% cream
- 3Terbinafine
- 4Ivy Block
- 5Diphenhydramine cream
Sample 2
Which natural product is used in a topical formulation for a soothing effect after sunburn?
- 1Acacia
- 2Aloe
- 3Fenugreek
- 4Feverfew
- 5Saw palmetto
Sample 3
Which acne products are available over-the-counter?
- 1Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, adapalene
- 2Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, isotretinoin
- 3Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, tazarotene
- 4Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin
- 5Salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, dapsone gel
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