Quiz on Topical Analgesia

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Topical Analgesia Quiz

Prepared by Dr. Athma Prasanna

Royal Hospital Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

(Posted 20th July, 2008)

Question 1. Cutaneous Nociceptors are situated in: Dermis Epidermis Stratum Corneum Dermis and Epidermis	Question 2.Topical agents should have good solubility for: Lipid Proteins Water Lipid and aqueous
Question 3. Transdermal medications are administered: Distal to the site of injury At the site of injury Anywhere on the body 10cms from the site of injury	Question 4. Transcutaneous Medications are administered: Distal to the site of injury Over the site of injury Anywhere on the body 2.5 cms from the site of injury
Question 5. Penetrtaion of the topical modalities is limited by: Epidermis Dermis Stratum corneum None of the above	Question 6. The formulation used for topical application are: Ointment Cream Spray All of the above
Question 7. The following formulations can be used as topical application: Plaster Patch Gel All of the above	Question 8. Topical application helps to: Avoid the first pass metabolism Reduce side effects Increased local concentration All of the above
Question 9. Topical application results in: Variable efficacy Reduced potency of the drug Sustained and controlled delivery All of the above	Question 10. Topical application is: Convenient and painless Better patient acceptance Better compliance to therapy All of the above

References & Bibliography

Journal of pain and symptom management Elsiver publish Review article 2007 (July)
Topical analgesics. Pain Management, Anesthesiology Clinics (25) December 2007.p 825-839.