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Integumentary Medications Flashcards

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Betamethasone

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Diprolene, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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This corticosteroid is known for increased drying and irritation in augmented form

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Betamethasone/Diprolene

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Clobetasol

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Temovate, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Desonide

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Desowen, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Fluocinolone

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Synalar, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Fluocinonide

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Lidex, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasisP

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7
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This med’s oil-based dosage form should be avoided in patients with a severe peanut allergy

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Fluocinolone; Synalar

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Hydrocortisone

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Cortizone, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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9
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These 3 corticosteroids should be taken with food (oral dosage form)

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Prednisone (Deltasone)
Hydrocortisone (Cortizone)
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

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Methylprednisolone

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Medrol, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Mometasone

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Elocon, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Prednisone

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Deltasone, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Triamcinolone

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Kenalog, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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These three are on the Beers Med List

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Hydrocortisone (Cortizone)
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
Prednisone (Deltasone)

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Tazarotene

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Tazorac, retinoid

Psoriasis

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Calcipotriene

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Dovonex, Vitamin D3 analogue

Psoriasis

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Tacrolimus

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Protopic, calcineurin inhibitor

Eczema, psoriasis

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18
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Pimecrolimus

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Elidel, calcineurin inhibitor

Eczema, psoriasis

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19
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This med is a NIOSH med (3)

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Tacrolimus (Protopic)
Isotretinoin (Claravis)
Finasteride (Propecia)

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20
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This med may cause adrenal suppression

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Prednisone (Deltasone)

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21
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This med should not be used in pregnant patients

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Tazarotene (Tazorac)
Isotretinoin (Claravis)

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22
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Apremilast

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Otezla, Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitors

Psoriasis

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Crisaborole

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Eucrisa, Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitors

Eczema

24
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Dupilumab

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Dupixent, Interleukin-4 (IL-4) Inhibitors (injectable biologics)

Eczema

25
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Adalimumab

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Humira, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitors (injectable biologics)

Psoriasis

26
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Etanercept

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Enbrel, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitors (injectable biologics)

Psoriasis

27
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High-alert injectable biologics meds (3)

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Dupilumab (Dupixent)
Adalimumab (Humira)
Etanercept (Enbrel)

28
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May cause immunosuppression and may require monitoring and avoiding live vaccines

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Dupilumab (Dupixent)
Adalimumab (Humira)
Etanercept (Enbrel)

29
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Regular TB tests needed

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Adalimumab (Humira)

30
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Lower potency topical are recommended for these populations

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Children, pregnant patients, and older adults

31
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What does a “Beers Med” mean?

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It is potentially inappropriate for older adults; on a list from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS)

32
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Adapalene

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Differin, retinoid

Acne, rosacea

33
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Isotretinoin

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Claravis, retinoid

Acne

34
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Tretinoin

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Retin-A, retinoid

Acne, face wrinkles, rosacea

35
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Benzoyl peroxide

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PanOxyl, misc dermatologic agent

Acne

36
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Salicylic Acid

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Clearasil (acne); Compound W (warts), misc dermatologic agent

Acne, warts

37
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Silversulfadiazine

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SSD, misc derm agents

Burns

38
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Finasteride

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Propecia, hair growth agent

Alopecia

39
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Minoxidil

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Rogaine, hair growth agent

Alopecia

40
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This med should be used with caution in patients with a sulfa allergy

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Silver sulfadiazine

41
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May cause dry skin or flaking at application site (3)

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Benzoyl peroxide (PanOxyl)
Salicylic Acid (Clearsil, Compound W)
Minoxidil (Rogaine)

42
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Should not be applied to sensitive areas of the face

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Salicylic acid

43
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May cause photo sensitivity

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Salicylic acid

44
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May cause hypotension

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Minoxidil (Rogaine)

45
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0.1% is OTC, while 0.3% form is Rx

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Adapalene (Differin)

46
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This med has a box warning

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Isotretinoin (Claravis) for pregnant patients

47
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Can cause depression or suicidal thoughts

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Isotretinoin

48
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Hazardous med

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Finasteride (Propecia)

49
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Pregnant patients or patients of childbearing age should not handle broken tablets of this med due to risk in harming a fetus

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Finasteride tablets

50
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Part of REMS and requires a negative pregnancy test 2 weeks before starting

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Isotretinoin

51
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These meds can commonly cause photosensitivity

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Topical meds for acne and rosacea

Ex. salicylic acid

52
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Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

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Duac, antibiotic and topical antiseptic

Acne

53
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Known adverse reaction for topical retinoids

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Photosensitivity

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