BENHA UNIVERSITY, CREDIT HOURS SYSTEM
PHARMACOLOGY, SKIN (PHA311)
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAMS
DRUGS AFFECTING SKIN
MCQs
Notes:
(i) Each Question has 4 points to choose from. Choose ONLY ONE point to answer the Question.
(ii) Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.
1. The term “Emollient” refers to:
A) A drug which softens and lubricates skin surface.
B) A drug which softens and lubricates intestinal mucosa and hard faecal masses facilitating its passage.
C) A drug which stops superficial haemorrhage by precipitating epidermal and dermal proteins.
D) A drug which increases the amount of sweat.
2. The term “Keratolytic” refers to a drug which removes thickened skin, corns, and warts.
A) True.
B) False.
3. The term “Diaphoretic” refers to:
A) A drug which softens and lubricates skin surface.
B) A drug which softens and lubricates intestinal mucosa and hard faecal masses facilitating its passage.
C) A drug which stops superficial haemorrhage by precipitating epidermal and dermal proteins.
D) A drug which increases the amount of sweat.
4. The term “Styptic” refers to:
A) A drug which softens and lubricates skin surface.
B) A drug which softens and lubricates intestinal mucosa and hard faecal masses facilitating its passage.
C) A drug which stops superficial haemorrhage by precipitating epidermal and dermal proteins.
D) A drug which increases the amount of sweat.
5. The following features are associated with Lanoline as a dermal agent:
A) Of plant source.
B) Of animal source.
C) Absorbable and thus used for transdermal drug delivery.
D) Both B & C may apply.
6. Lanoline is an emollient derived from sheep wool fat.
A) True.
B) False.
7. The following features are associated with Lard as a dermal agent:
A) Hydrophilic.
B) A synthetic hydrocarbon.
C) Derived from Hog omentum fat.
D) None of the above may apply.
SKIN Pharmacology Surviving Revision
PHARMACOLOGY, SKIN (PHA311)
FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PHARMACOLOGY PROGRAMS
DRUGS AFFECTING SKIN
MCQs
Notes:
(i) Each Question has 4 points to choose from. Choose ONLY ONE point to answer the Question.
(ii) Answer the questions after carefully reading the text.
1. The term “Emollient” refers to:
A) A drug which softens and lubricates skin surface.
B) A drug which softens and lubricates intestinal mucosa and hard faecal masses facilitating its passage.
C) A drug which stops superficial haemorrhage by precipitating epidermal and dermal proteins.
D) A drug which increases the amount of sweat.
2. The term “Keratolytic” refers to a drug which removes thickened skin, corns, and warts.
A) True.
B) False.
3. The term “Diaphoretic” refers to:
A) A drug which softens and lubricates skin surface.
B) A drug which softens and lubricates intestinal mucosa and hard faecal masses facilitating its passage.
C) A drug which stops superficial haemorrhage by precipitating epidermal and dermal proteins.
D) A drug which increases the amount of sweat.
4. The term “Styptic” refers to:
A) A drug which softens and lubricates skin surface.
B) A drug which softens and lubricates intestinal mucosa and hard faecal masses facilitating its passage.
C) A drug which stops superficial haemorrhage by precipitating epidermal and dermal proteins.
D) A drug which increases the amount of sweat.
5. The following features are associated with Lanoline as a dermal agent:
A) Of plant source.
B) Of animal source.
C) Absorbable and thus used for transdermal drug delivery.
D) Both B & C may apply.
6. Lanoline is an emollient derived from sheep wool fat.
A) True.
B) False.
7. The following features are associated with Lard as a dermal agent:
A) Hydrophilic.
B) A synthetic hydrocarbon.
C) Derived from Hog omentum fat.
D) None of the above may apply.
SKIN Pharmacology Surviving Revision
