The "K" test for dosage of topical medication.
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.
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Department of Medicine, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699-0008, USA.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D006801:Humans; D009824:Ointments / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012869:Skin Absorption / Q000502:physiology; D017592:Skin Care / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
D009824:Ointments