Chapter 11 : Drugs Used in Skin Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

A substance used on the skin to prevent the growth of bacteria or provide a preoperative cleansing of the skin

A

Antiseptic

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2
Q

An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue

A

Astringent

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3
Q

A fibrous substance found in skin, tendon, bone, cartilage, and all other connective tissues

A

Collagen

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4
Q

A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle of the skin

A

Comedo

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5
Q

Inflammation of the skin

A

Dermatitis

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6
Q

Fungi parasitic on the skin

A

Dermatophyte

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7
Q

A fungal skin infection

A

Dermatiophytosis

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8
Q

Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries

A

Erythema

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9
Q

Organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that is esterified with glycerol to form fat

A

Fatty acid

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10
Q

A focal suppurative inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; also known as a boil

A

Furuncle

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11
Q

New tissue formed in the healing of wounds of the soft tissue, consisting of connective tissue cells and ingrown young vessels; ultimately forms a scar

A

Granulation tissue

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12
Q

Pertaining to or composed of skin

A

Integumentary system

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13
Q

An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis

A

Keratolytic

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14
Q

An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin

A

Keratoplastic

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15
Q

Itching

A

Pruritus

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16
Q

A severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa

A

Pseudomembranous colitis

17
Q

Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus

A

Pyoderma

18
Q

An increase in scaling of the skin; sebum production may or may not be increased

A

Seborrhea

19
Q

Condition characterized by scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish-yellow clumps which adhere to hair and skin

A

Seborrhea oleosa

20
Q

Characterized by dry skin and white to gray scales that do not adhere to hair or skin

A

Seborrhea sicca

21
Q

The skin consists of ____ layers

A

3

22
Q

____ is essential for healthy skin

A

Proper nutrition

23
Q

<p>Name 7 functions of the skin</p>

A

<p>1) Protection

2) temperature regulation
3) storage
4) immunoregulation
5) secretion
6) vitamin D production
7) sensory perception</p>

24
Q

Shampoos are most effective if left on the skin ____ to ____ minutes before rinsing

A

5 to 10

25
Q

Keratolytics and keratoplastics are known as ____ agents

A

Antiseborrheic

26
Q

<p>Name the 4 stages of wound healing</p>

A

<p>1) Inflammatory

2) Debridement
3) Repair
4) Maturation</p>

27
Q

What does an astringent do to the skin?

A

Has drying and cleansing properties

28
Q

T/F Tissue irritation may be caused by counterirritants

A

TRUE

29
Q

Why are behavioral-type drugs used in treating skin illness?

A

To keep the animal from excessive licking and/or mutilation

30
Q

T/F Increased skin irritation may result in hyperpigmentation of the skin

A

TRUE

31
Q

The debridement stage of wound healing usually begins to occur about ____ hours after injury

A

6

32
Q

During the repair phase of wound healing, fibroblasts produce ____ and other connective tissue proteins

A

Collagen