Chapter 11 : Drugs Used in Skin Disorders

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Antiseptic

Question 2

An agent that causes contraction after application to tissue

Answer 2

Astringent

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Collagen

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Comedo

Question 5

Inflammation of the skin

Answer 5

Dermatitis

Question 6

Fungi parasitic on the skin

Answer 6

Dermatophyte

Question 7

A fungal skin infection

Answer 7

Dermatiophytosis

Question 8

Redness of the skin caused by congestion of the capillaries

Answer 8

Erythema

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Fatty acid

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Furuncle

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Granulation tissue

Question 12

Pertaining to or composed of skin

Answer 12

Integumentary system

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Keratolytic

Question 14

An agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin

Answer 14

Keratoplastic

Question 15

Itching

Answer 15

Pruritus

Question 16

A severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa

Answer 16

Pseudomembranous colitis

Question 17

Any skin disease characterized by the presence or formation of pus

Answer 17

Pyoderma

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Seborrhea

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Seborrhea oleosa

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Seborrhea sicca

Question 21

The skin consists of ____ layers

Answer 21

3

Question 22

____ is essential for healthy skin

Answer 22

Proper nutrition

Question 23

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

Answer 23

<p>1) Protection

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

5 to 10

Question 25

Keratolytics and keratoplastics are known as ____ agents

Answer 25

Antiseborrheic

Question 26

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

Answer 26

<p>1) Inflammatory

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

Question 27

What does an astringent do to the skin?

Answer 27

Has drying and cleansing properties

Question 28

T/F Tissue irritation may be caused by counterirritants

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

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

Answer 29

To keep the animal from excessive licking and/or mutilation

Question 30

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

Answer 30

TRUE

Question 31

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

Answer 31

6

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Collagen