Dermatological and mucous membrane agents (topical)

Question 1

drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic bacteria

Answer 1

antibacterial

Question 2

examples of antibacterial

Answer 2

(Mupirocin) Bactroban, Fusidic acid (Fucidin)

Question 3

drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic fungi

Answer 3

antifungal

Question 4

examples of antifungal

Answer 4

(Ketoconazole) Nizoral cream, (Clotrimazole) Ganeston, (Tioconazole) Trosyd

Question 5

drug that kills or inhibits virus

Answer 5

antiviral

Question 6

examples of antivirals

Answer 6

(Acyclovir) Zovirax

Question 7

an insecticide if the itch mite, suitable for eradication scabies

Answer 7

Scabicide/anti-scabies

Question 8

an insecticide suitable for eradicating louse infestations (pediculosis)

Answer 8

pediculicide/anti-lice

Question 9

examples of anti lice

Answer 9

(Pyrethrin) Licealiz

Question 10

rug that inhibits physiologic response to cell damage(inflammation)

Answer 10

anti-inflammatory

Question 11

examples of anti inflammatory

Answer 11

(Mometasone) Elica, (Betamethasone) Diprolene

Question 12

drug that reduces itching

Answer 12

antipruritic

Question 13

examples of antipruritic

Answer 13

(Betamethasone) Betnovate, (Calamine + Diphenhydramine HCl) Caladryl

Question 14

topical drug that softens the superficial keratin layer of the skin and promotes
desquamation.

Answer 14

keratolytic

Question 15

examples of keratolytic

Answer 15

(Bezoyl Peroxide) Benzac

Question 16

drug used topically to toughen and
shrink tissues

Answer 16

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