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Hand Hygiene/Moisturizers/Sunscreens Flashcards

1
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4 variables of percutaneous pharmacokinetics?

A
  1. Regional
  2. Concentration gradient
  3. Dosing schedule
  4. Vehicles/occlusion
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4 variables of percutaneous pharmacokinetics?

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  1. Regional
  2. Concentration gradient
  3. Dosing schedule
  4. Vehicles/occlusion
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3
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What is a cream?

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50% water and 50% oil with an emulsifier

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50% water and 50% oil with emulsifier

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Cream

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Attributes of a cream?

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  • Can spread easily and is well absorbed

- Can be washed off with water

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Creams are better for what type of skin conditions?

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Oozing/wet skin conditions

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What is an ointment?

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20% water and 80% oil

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20% water and 80% oil

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Ointment

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9
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Attributes of an ointment?

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  • Greasy and NOT well absorbed

- Stays on the skin surface

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10
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Ointments are better for what type of skin conditions?

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Dry skin to trap in moisture

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11
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Between a cream and an ointment, which is LESS likely to cause an allergic reaction?

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Ointment

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12
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Purpose of hand hygiene?

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Decrease transmission of microorganisms to other areas of body or to other patients

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13
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5 times when you should perform hand hygiene

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  1. Before touching a patient
  2. Before a procedure
  3. After touching a patient
  4. After touching a patient’s surroundings
  5. After bodily fluid exposure
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14
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Proper hand washing conditions?

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15-30 seconds with plain soap

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15
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What is a faster, easier, and more effective measure than washing hands?

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Alcohol antiseptic

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16
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Alcohol antiseptic kills everything EXCEPT?

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C. Difficile

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17
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How must you get rid of C. Difficile?

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Wash with soap and water

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18
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3 moisturizer components?

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  1. Emollients
  2. Humectants
  3. Horny substance softeners
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19
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What are Emollients?

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  • Moisturizer component

= Oily layer that traps water in skin

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20
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Oily layer of a moisturizer that traps water in the skin

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Emollient

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21
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Examples of Emollients? (4)

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Petrolatum
Lanolin
Dimethicone
Mineral oil

22
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Petrolatum, Lanolin, Dimethicone and Mineral oil are all?

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Emollients

- oily layer that traps water in skin

23
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What are Humectants?

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  • Moisturizer component

= Draws water into outer layer of skin

24
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Draws water into outer layer of skin

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Humectants

25
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Examples of Humectants? (3)

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Glycerin
Lecithin
Propylene glycol

26
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Glycerin, Lecithin and Propylene glycol are all?

A

Humectants

- draws water into outer layer of skin

27
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What are Horny substance softeners?

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Helps dead skin fall off and gives it smoother feeling

28
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Helps dead skin fall off and gives it smoother feeling

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Horny substance softeners

29
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Examples of Horny substance softeners? (4)

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Alpha hydroxyacids
Salicylic acid
Urea
Allantoin

30
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Alpha hydroxyacids, Salicylic acid, Urea and Allantoin are all?

A

Horny substance softeners

- helps dead skin fall off and gives it smoother feeling

31
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UVA radiation causes?

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Skin aging and cancer

32
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UVB radiation causes?

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Sunburn, skin aging and photocarcinogenesis

33
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What are sunscreens?

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Chemical compounds that absorb UV light

34
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3 types of sunscreens?

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PABA
Benzophenones
Dibenzoylmethanes

35
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What sunscreen is active in the UVB range?

36
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Adverse effect of PABA?

A

Hypersensitivity reactions

37
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What sunscreen has a wide radiation wavelength range?

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Benzophenones

38
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Benzophenones have?

A

Wide radiation wavelength range

39
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What sunscreen is active in the UVA range?

A

Dibenzoylmethanes

40
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In what condition are Dibenzoylmethanes useful?

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Drug-induced photosensitivity

41
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What are sunshades?

A

Opaque materials that reflect light

42
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Main sunshade material?

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Titanium Dioxide

43
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What is Titanium Dioxide?

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Sunshade - material that reflects light

44
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SPF

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Ratio of minimal erythema dose WITH sunscreen to minimal erythema dose WITHOUT sunscreen

45
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What is a broad-spectrum, anti-microbial agent used to clean homes and hospitals?

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Chlorhexidine

46
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What is Chlorhexidine used for?

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To clean homes and hospitals

47
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Why is Chlorhexidine so great?

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Safe, low irritability, general efficacy on skin and oral mucuosa

48
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What are the hardest organisms to kill?

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Prions
Protozoa
Spores

49
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Biofilms offer?

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Antibiotic resistance

50
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How do Biofilms offer antibiotic resistance?

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Limited penetration and antibiotic neutralization

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