QUESTION 1
Complete the table (Table 2, page 484) with the quantity of emollient to prescribe for eczema for one month.
The answers can be seen in Table 3.
Table 3. Prescribing emollient for eczema for one month
| Emollient | Pack sizes available | Adult or child | Body part affected | Quantity to prescribe for one month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exocream | 50 g, 500 g | Adult | Face | 60-120 g (could try 2 x 50 g) |
| Epimax ExCetra cream | 100 g, 500 g | Child | Whole body | 2 to 4 x 500 g |
| Epimax Oatmeal cream | 500 g | Adult | Trunk | 1600 g (could try 3 x 500 g) |
| Epimax Original cream | 100 g, 500 g | Adult | Both legs | 400–800 g (could try 1 x 500 g) |
| Zero Double gel | 100 g, 500 g | Child | Whole Body | 2 to 4 x 500 g |
| Zeroderm ointment | 125 g, 500 g | Adult | Both hands | 100–200 g (could try 125 g) |
| Epimax ointment | 125 g, 500 g | Child | Whole body | 2–4 x 500 g |
| Cetraben | 125 g, 450 g | Child | Whole body | 1000 g to 2000 g (could try two to 5 x 450 g) |
| Hydromol ointment | 125 g, 500 g | Adult | Mild dry skin on both legs | none – self care |