Chapter 5 - Drug Treatments and Abbreviations

Question 1

reduce acne through multiple mechanisms like decrease bacteria in the follicles of the skin, etc. (benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin)

Answer 1

antiacne agents

Question 2

alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death (itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole)

Answer 2

antifungals

Question 3

inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, adn itching caused by the release of histamine (diphenhydramine, hyroxyzine)

Answer 3

antihistamines

Question 4

kill insect parasites (lindane, permethrin)

Answer 4

antiparasitics

Question 5

topically applied agents the inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cut, scratches, and surgical incisions (ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine)

Answer 5

antiseptics

Question 6

decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage (hydrocortisone, triamcinolone)

Answer 6

corticosteroids

Question 7

destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that is is sloughed off or shed (salicylic acid, urea)

Answer 7

keratolytics

Question 8

destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that is sloughed off or shed (salicylic acid, urea)

Answer 8

keratolytic

Question 9

cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin (lotions, ointments)

Answer 9

protectives

Question 10

block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes (lidocaine, procaine)

Answer 10

topical anesthestics

Question 11

Bx, bx

Answer 11

biopsy

Question 12

BCC

Answer 12

basal cell carcinoma

Question 13

C&S

Answer 13

culture and sensitivity

Question 14

CA

Answer 14

cancer, chronological age, cardiac arrest

Question 15

FS

Answer 15

frozen sections

Question 16

ID

Answer 16

intradermal

Question 17

I&D

Answer 17

incision and drainage

Question 18

IMP

Answer 18

impression

Question 19

IV

Answer 19

intravenous

Question 20

TNM

Answer 20

tumor-node-metastasis

Question 21

ung

Answer 21

ointment

Question 22

XP, XDP

Answer 22

xeroderma pigmentosum