Kenalog Theory


True or False

Question 1 - Glucocorticoids are bound to plasma proteins and distributed through the blood.
Question 2 - Glucocorticoids have immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory activity.
Question 3 - Allergic rhinitis has no known cause.
Question 4 - The suggested starting dose of triamcinolone is 100mg IM injection.
Question 5 - Patients with a history of hayfever and other allergies who have tried both non-prescription and prescription medications are suitable for a triamcinolone injection.
Question 6 - It is safe to inject a patient with current infection or recent exposure to an infection.
Question 7 - Fat atrophy is a delayed reaction to injection that will resolve naturally over time (6-18 months).
Question 8 - Triamcinolone works within 48 mins and takes effect for up to 400 days.
Question 9 - A sterile 21g x 1.5” needle (green) is used for injection; however, obese patients may require a longer needle.
Question 10 - Patients should be advised to avoid cardio-vascular exercise and try to rest the injection site for 24-48 hours post-injection.
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