Chapter 12 - Skin Medications

Question 1

What is the largest organ of the body?

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Answer 1

The skin.

Question 2

Antipruritics

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Answer 2

Are used short term to relieve discomfort from dermatitis (rashes) associated with allergic reactions, poison ivy, times, and insect bites.

Question 3

Corticosteroids

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Answer 3

Are used both topically and systemically to treat dermatological disorders associated with allergic reactions.

Question 4

Emollients and protect ants

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Answer 4

Are used topically to soothe, soften, protect, and seal out wetness in minor dermatological conditions, such as diaper rash, irritation, abrasions, and minor burns.

Question 5

Keratolytic

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Answer 5

Agents, for example salicylic acid, are used to control conditions of abnormal scaling of the skin, such as dandruff, seborrhea, and psoriasis, or to promote peeling of the skin in conditions such as acne, hard corns, calluses, and warts.

Question 6

Enzyme Preparation Collagenase (Santyl)

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Answer 6

Is a topical enzyme ointment used for the chemical debridement (removal of dead or damaged tissue) of dermal ulcers and burn.

• should be used only on wounds associated with necrotic material.

Question 7

Scabies

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Answer 7

Is caused by an idiot might that burrows under the skin.

Question 8

Pediculosis

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Answer 8

Is caused by infestation of lice on the hairs of the scalp, pubic area, and trunk.

Question 9

The oral antiparasitic agent Ivermectin (Stromectol)

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Answer 9

Have been used successfully as in alternative (off-labels) to treat mass scabies outbreaks an institutional setting and to treat head lice resistant to standard therapies.

Question 10

Antifungals

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Answer 10

For example, Nystatin, are useful in the treatment of fungal infections (Candidiasis), such as thrush, diaper rash, and vaginitis.

Question 11

Clotrimazole (Lotrimin)

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Answer 11

Is used to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, body ringworm, and jock itch.

Question 12

Antiviral agent

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Answer 12

Medications used to treat viruses, for example HIV and herpes.

Question 13

Mupirocin (Bactroban)

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Answer 13

Is an antibiotic that is structurally unrelated to any other topical or systemic antibiotics. Mupirocin ointment used topically to treat impetigo caused by staphylococcus aureus and certain species of streptococci.

Question 14

Antiseptics

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Answer 14

Are substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria (bacteriostatic).

Question 15

When is chlorhexidine used?

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Answer 15

Prior to surgery, skin cleansing with chlorhexidine is preferred because of lower rates of surgical site infections compared to povidone-iodine.

• Need to thoroughly rinse to avoid dermatitis and irritation.

Question 16

Acne

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Answer 16

Is a common condition of the skin that affects almost everyone to some degree during the teenage years and even some people into adulthood. Acne is most commonly seen on the face, scalp, neck, chest, back, and shoulders.

Question 17

patient with mild acne may choose from several non prescription topical medications:

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Answer 17

Such as sulfur, salicylic acid, and benzoyl peroxide.

Question 18

Mupirocin nasal ointment is applied intranasally to reduce the risk of infection in patients….

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Answer 18

with high risk during institutional outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin-resistant strands of S. aureus).

Question 19

Bactericidal

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Answer 19

Destroying bacteria.

Question 20

Bacteriostatic

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Answer 20

Inhibiting or retarding bacterial growth.