Chapter 57 Learning activity

 

For the following questions, match the dermatologic medication to its proper indication and/or adverse effect.

 

1. bacitracin             A. For a small cut or abrasion to prevent     
   
2. clotrimazole (Monistat)     infection; an antimicrobial
   
3. acyclovir            B. Indicated for pediculosis
   
4. clindamycin         C. Used for the management of herpes
   
5. tretinoin (Retin-A)      simplex types 1 and 2
   
6. lindane            D. Indicated for cutaneous candidiasis
   

   E. For the topical treatment of acne vulgaris
   

   F. Often used for the management of acne as well as for helping with dermatologic changes of wrinkling, rough skin, or mottled hyperpigmentation