Iontophoresis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 negatively charge medications?
A
ISAD
- Iodine
- Salicylates
- Acetate
- Dexamethasone
2
Q
What is Salicylate indicated for?
A
Analgesic/Pain Relief
3
Q
What is Acetate indicated for?
A
Calcium Deposits
4
Q
What is Dexamethasone indicated for?
A
Musculoskeletal Inflammation
5
Q
What is the Iodine indicated for?
A
Sclerotic Scars
6
Q
What ion/medication is used for Dermal ulcers?
A
Zinc
7
Q
What ion/medicine is a positive molarity ion used for analgesia?
A
Lidocaine
8
Q
Fungal infections can be treated by what ion/medication?
A
Copper
“COPPER TOP, Mushroom Tops”
9
Q
In order to push a medication into the skin what electrode type should be used?
A
Electrode and Ion charge will be the same
- Positive Electrode with Positive Ion
- Negative Electrode with Negative Ion
10
Q
Calculating current density with iontophoresis.
A
Current amplitude/conductive surface area
