3 - Topical Agents for Haemostasis and Hyperhidrosis Flashcards

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Aluminium chloride, Ferric subsulfate (Monsel’s solution) and silver nitrate are haemostatic agents

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True

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Aluminium chloride is also used in hyperhidrosis

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True

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Aluminium chloride reversibly inhibits eccrine gland secretion by obstructing the eccrine pores and inducing transient secretory cell atrophy

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True

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Aluminium chloride creates a low grade generation of thrombin which is followed by activation of the platelet-dependent clotting factor XI to XIa

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True

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Aluminium chloride does not cause scarring when used as a haemostatic agent

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True (does not cause scarring, unlike electrocautery)

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Monsel’s solution (ferric subsulfate) leaves an iron residue that can persist in the dermis and is less preferred than aluminium chloride as a haemostatic agent

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True

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Aluminium chloride may cause an irritant contact dermatitis

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True

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Aluminium chloride may cause burning

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True

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Aluminium chloride may cause a prickling sensation

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True

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Aluminium chloride should be used with caution near the eye

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True

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Aluminium chloride is flammable if not allowed to dry completely before electrocautery

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True

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Aluminium chloride used for hyperhidrosis should be applied to dry skin

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True

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Monsel’s solution (ferric subsulfate) acts as a precipitating agent

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True (the coagulated protein mechanically seals the small blood vessels)

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The application of Monsel’s solution (ferric subsulfate) may result in hyperpigmentation and iatrogenic tattooing

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True

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Monsel’s solution (ferric subsulfate) is no longer used in dermatology

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True (other haemostatic methods are preferred)

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Silver nitrate has antimicrobial properties

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True