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1
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How long does it take for a cell to fully keratinze?

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  • 30d
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What are the pharmacological variables?

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  • variation in drug penetration (i.e. thin skin)
  • conc. gradient
  • dosing schedule
  • vehicles & occlusion
  • allergies/sensitivities
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What is the relationship between concentration of drug and absorption?

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  • directly, [high], high absorption
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What are the two types of topical drugs?

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  • moisturizing

- drying

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Patient has xerosis, lichenification, or scaling - what type of topical drug should you rx?

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  • moisturizing
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Patient has a weeping, oozing, vesicular lesion with crusting - what type of topical drug should you rx?

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  • drying
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What must you take into consideration when administering topical rxs?

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  • hairy areas

- cosmetic feel/look

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What are the general uses for topical steroids?

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  • nonspecific anti-infalm

- reduces itching

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What do low/medium dose topical steroids tx?

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  • eczema
  • irritant dermatitis
  • seborrhea
  • atopic dermatitis
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What do high dose topical steroids tx?

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  • psoriasis
  • lichen planus
  • allergic contact dermatitis
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What is the MOA of topical steroids?

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  • decrease migration of PMNs & fibroblasts
  • reverses cap permeability
  • controls rate of protein synthesis
  • lysosomal stabilization
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What must you remember about using ultra high potency steroids?

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  • should not be used >3w
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What must you remember about using low, medium, or high potency steroids?

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  • should not be used >3m
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What should be taken into considerations when using topical steroids?

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  • chronic use effects
  • low doses used on areas of increased absorption
  • caution with occlusive dressings
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What type of topical steroid has the highest effects?

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  • ointments
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What is the ADME of topical steroids?

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  • A: minimal systemic
  • D: highly protein bound
  • M: hepatic
  • E: urine
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What is the 1/2 life of topical steroids?

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  • 6.5h
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What does the A (administration) depend on for topical steroids?

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  • potency
  • formulation
  • extent of use
  • area of use
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What is the common ADE (adverse drug effect) of topical steroids?

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  • cutaneous atrophy, can have teleangiectases & purpura, resolves
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What are the other/serious ADEs of topical steroids?

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  • striae
  • acne
  • refractory rosacea
  • hypopigmentation
  • alopecia
  • glaucoma
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Describe the relationship between topical steroids & adrenal suppression/iatrogenic Cushings

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  • specific ADE of topical steroids

- increased with dose/duration and in children

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What are the drug interactions of topical steroids?

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  • none when topical
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What are the contraindications of topical steroids?

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  • systemic fungal infection

- hypersensitivity

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What patient populations should use caution with topical steroids?

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  • preggers

- children < 12y/o

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What is the next step in a patient who is on topical steroids but continues to have worsening symptoms?

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  • ? fungal
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26
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What improves cutaneous absorption of topical steroids?

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  • hydration

i. e. apply s/p shower or cold compress

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27
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What is the fingertip method?

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  • 1 fingertip amount will cover 2 palms
  • fingertip = 0.5g
    ( 2 palms divided by 1 fingertip = 1/2 g)
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28
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Where is psoriasis mostly located?

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  • elbows
  • knees
  • back
  • scalp
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29
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Define mild-moderate psoriasis

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  • <5%BSA
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30
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Define moderate-severe psoriasis

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  • > 5% BSA
    OR
  • hand, feet, face or genitals
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What is the MOA of corticosteroids?

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  • inhibits inflammation
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32
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What are the topical medications for psoriasis?

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  • corticosteroids
  • vit D analogues
  • tazarotene
  • calcineurin inhibitors
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What is the MOA of vit D analogues?

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  • bind to Vit D receptor

- promotes differentiation of keratinocytes

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What ADE can vit D analogues cause?

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  • photosensitivity
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What is the MOA of tazarotene?

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  • binds to retinoic acid receptors

- normalizes epidermal differentiation

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36
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side note of tazarotene?

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  • photosensitivity

- pregnancy category X

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What is the MOA of calcineurin?

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  • inhibits transcription of cytokines including IL-2
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What can calcineurin be used for specifically?

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  • facial or intertriginous psoriasis
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39
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When are topical medications used in psoriasis?

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  • mainly mild disease
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40
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What is the first line tx for psoriasis?

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  • corticosteroids (generally)
41
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_______ + _______ more effective than _______

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  • calcipotriene
  • corticosteroid
  • monotherapy
42
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What are the oral non-biologics for psoriasis?

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  • methotrexate
  • cyclosprorine
  • acitretin
  • fumaric acid esters
  • apremilast
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In general, what do many non-biologics have?

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  • many contraindications (CI)
44
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What is the MOA of methotrexate?

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  • blocks dihydrofolate ==> blocks DNA synthesis
45
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What is the MOA of cyclosporine?

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  • inhibits IL-2 & other cytokines
46
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When a patient is being treated with oral non-biologics, what must be watched?

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  • frequent lab monitoring
47
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When should patients with psoriasis be referred?

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  • once oral therapy is indicated
48
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What is the stratum corneum also known as & what is its function?

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  • drug reservoir

- extends 1/2 life

49
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What are the concentrations/potencie of topical steroids?

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  • lowest
  • low
  • medium
  • high
  • highest
50
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What are the biologics for psoriasis?

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  • adalimumab (Humira)
  • etanercept (Enbrel)
  • infliximamb (Rmicade)
  • alefacept (Amevive)
  • ustekinumab (Stelara)
51
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What is a concern for psoriatic biologics?

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  • serious infection
52
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What must be obtained prior to biologics?

53
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Who manages biologic rx’s?

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  • specialist
54
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What is a non-pharmacologic tx for psoriasis?

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  • UVB from phototherapy
55
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What is the 1st line tx for mild (grade I) acne?

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  • topical retinoids consider with antimicrobial (i.e. benzoyl peroxide)
56
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What is the 1st line tx for moderate (grade II & III) acne?

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  • topical retinoid + oral abx w/ or w/o antimicrobial (i.e. benzoyl peroxide)
57
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What is the 1st line tx for severe (grade IV) acne?

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  • oral isotretinoin
58
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What is the MOA of topical retinoids?

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  • prevents formation of comedones & inflam lesions

- does not contribute to bacteria resistance

59
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T/F: There are concerns surrounding topical retinoids and long-term use.

60
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How are topical retinoids available?

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  • gel
  • cream
  • sol’n
  • lotion
  • ointment
  • compress
61
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What are the ADEs of topical retinoids?

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  • skin peeling
  • redness
  • dryness
  • burning
  • puritis
62
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What patient population should topical retinoids be avoided in?

63
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What other product should be used with topical retinoids?

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  • daily moisturizer with sunscreen
64
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What are examples of topical keratolytics?

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  • benzoyl peroxide

- salicyclic acid

65
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What is the MOA of topical keratolytics?

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  • rapid shedding of epidermis to prevent clogging & formation of comedones
  • topical antimicrobial, not associated with resistance
66
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What is the optimal preparation of topical keratoylitcs?

67
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What are the ADEs of topical keratolytics?

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~local effects~

  • skin irritation
  • contact dermatitis
  • dryness erythema
  • peeling
  • stinging
68
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What are examples of antimicrobial therapy for acne?

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  • dapsone
  • erythromycin
  • clindamycin
  • tetracycline
  • minocycline
69
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What is the MOA of antimicrobial therapy for acne?

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  • decrease bacterial load

- reduce inflammation

70
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When can antimicrobials be used PO?

71
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How are antimicrobials used?

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  • combo with benzoyl peroxide
72
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What is the ideal length for antimicrobials PO?

73
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What should be avoided with topical antimicrobials?

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  • combining with oral

- switching abx w/o justification

74
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How does isotretinoin tx acne?

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  • reduces sebum production
  • reduces comedone formation by decreasing keratinization
  • reduces P. acnes
  • reduces inflmmation
75
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What are the ADEs of isotretinoin?

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  • excessive drying, burning, & skin inflam
  • mild lip inflam
  • dyslipidemia
  • arthralgias/musculoskeletal pain
76
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What must be avoided with isotretinoin?

77
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What is the preferred route of rx admin for urticaria?

78
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Which type of anithistamines is preferred and why?

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  • 2nd generation: effective with no/minimal drowsiness
79
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What is the 1st line tx for urticaria?

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  • 2md generation antihistamines
80
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What is the 1st line tx for impetigo?

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  • prevention
81
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What is the rx tx for impetigo?

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  • broad spectrum abx

- topical is usually sufficient

82
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What is the treatment for topical fungal infections?

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  • suffix: -azole
  • allylamines
  • others rare: ciclopirox, griseofulvin
83
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What is the MOA of -azoles?

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  • inhibits conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol via CYP P450 (prevents fungal cell wall synthesis)
  • also affects human steroid synthesis
84
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What is the MOA of allylamines?

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  • inhibit squalene oxidase, required for ergosterol synthesis
  • less effect on human steroid synthesis
85
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What is the MOA of griseofulvin?

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  • binds to fungal microtubules & inhibits mitosis
86
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What is the MOA of ciclopirox?

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  • not well understood

- blocks cell membrane transport, depeleting cells of substrates and ions

87
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What is a major concern with -azoles?

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  • CYP P450 drug interactions
88
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What type of ADEs are seen with the topical fungal rxs?

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  • mainly local
89
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When is topical tx used for viral infections (HSV)?

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  • mild lesions such as cold sores
90
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When is oral tx used for viral infections (HSV)?

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  • genital lesions
  • severe
  • suppression (prophylaxis of breakouts)
91
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What is the group of rxs used as common antivirals?

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  • suffix: -clovir

i. e. acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir

92
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What is the MOA of antiviral rxs?

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  • inhibit viral DNA synthesis

- should resolve sx in 7d

93
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What must be avoided with antiviral rx tx & why?

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  • OTC creams, delay healing & increase transmission of disease
94
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What are the side effects of topical antivirals?

95
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What are the side effects of oral antivirals?

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  • GI irritation
  • elevated LFTs
  • disorientation
  • hallucinations
  • H/A
96
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What is an antiviral safety concern?

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  • drug & vaccine interactions
97
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What are the ‘top’ 4 types of moisturizing topicals?

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  • ointments
  • foams
  • creams
  • pastes
98
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What are the ‘top’ 4 types of drying topicals?

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  • tinctures
  • wet dressings
  • lotions
  • gels

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