title: The "K" test for dosage of topical medication.
abstract: Firmly pressing a sheet of Kleenex to the skin after applying a cream of ointment aids the patient in dosing properly. A positive "K" test results when the Kleenex is soiled, indicating that a wasteful amount of salve has been used.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699-0008, USA.
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Shelley
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Shelley
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D006801:Humans; D009824:Ointments / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000502:physiology; D017592:Skin Care / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D009824:Ointments