Iontophoresis Flashcards
1
Q
Uses direct current to facilitate delivery of ions into the skin for therapeutic purposes. Like charges repel.
A
Iontophoresis
2
Q
Primarily for treating _______ inflammatory conditions in superficial tissues.
A
Localized
3
Q
Polarity use the ______ polarity as the drug ion.
A
Same
4
Q
More than _______ treatments in a short period of time can cause break-down of the skin.
A
7
5
Q
Dexamethasone
A
(-) Negative
6
Q
Lidocaine
A
(+) Positive
7
Q
Hydrocortisone
A
(+) Positive
8
Q
Amplitude x Time = mA min
A
Dosage Formula
9
Q
If amplitude is increased , what must happen to time?
A
Decrease
