1. Which one of these skin areas has the highest potential of absorption of topical
corticosteroids?
a. Palms
b. Eyelids
c. Trunk
d. Knees
2. The commonest form of psoriasis in adults is
a. Guttate
b. Postural generalized
c. Plaque
d. Pustular localized
3. Which is the only indication for use of the topical corticosteroids?
a. Acne vulgaris
b. Impetigo
c. Atopic dermatitis
d. Scabies
e. When the temperature falls below the normal range, heat production is
decreased
4. Which one of these topical corticosteroids has the lowest potency
a. Hydrocortisone butyra
b. Betamethasone Dipropionate
c. Clobetasole propionate
d. Mometosone furoate
5. The newest antipsoriatic treatment is
a. Anti-IL 23 agent
b. Anti-I 12/23
c. Methotrexate
d. Anti-TNF-a
6. Which of the following clinical features is the most common side effect of prolonged
topical corticostrpoid usage
a. Folliculitis
b. Striae
c. Herpes simplex
d. Skin depigmentation
corticosteroids?
a. Palms
b. Eyelids
c. Trunk
d. Knees
2. The commonest form of psoriasis in adults is
a. Guttate
b. Postural generalized
c. Plaque
d. Pustular localized
3. Which is the only indication for use of the topical corticosteroids?
a. Acne vulgaris
b. Impetigo
c. Atopic dermatitis
d. Scabies
e. When the temperature falls below the normal range, heat production is
decreased
4. Which one of these topical corticosteroids has the lowest potency
a. Hydrocortisone butyra
b. Betamethasone Dipropionate
c. Clobetasole propionate
d. Mometosone furoate
5. The newest antipsoriatic treatment is
a. Anti-IL 23 agent
b. Anti-I 12/23
c. Methotrexate
d. Anti-TNF-a
6. Which of the following clinical features is the most common side effect of prolonged
topical corticostrpoid usage
a. Folliculitis
b. Striae
c. Herpes simplex
d. Skin depigmentation
