Iontophoresis

Question 1

Application of ___ ___ current to transport medical agents through skin

Answer 1

Continuous direct

Question 2

__ repels ___, ___ attract

Answer 2

Like, like, unalike

Question 3

Positive ions move toward (__) pole or _____

Negative ions move toward (__) pole or _____

Answer 3

-, cathode

+, anode

Question 4

Ion transfer: number of ions transferred is directly related to ? (3)

Answer 4

1. Duration of tx
2. Current density
3. Concentration of ions in solution

Question 5

ES characteristics of ionto:

1. ___ current
2. max intensity ____ mA

Answer 5

Direct

4-5 mA

Question 6

Contraindications for iontophoresis

Answer 6

All for ES apply, impaired skin sensation, allergy, denuded area/recent scar, cuts, bruises, broken skin, metal in/near tx area

Question 7

Indication: Analgesia
Ion:
Polarity: +
Source:

Answer 7

Lidocaine

Lidocaine, xylidocaine

Question 8

Indication: Analgesia
Ion:
Polarity: -
Source:

Answer 8

Salycilate

Sodium salycilate

Question 9

Indication: Calcium deposits
Ion:
Polarity:
Source:

Answer 9

Acetic acid

Question 10

Indication: dermal ulcer
Ion: zinc
Polarity:
Source:

Answer 10

+

Zinc oxide

Question 11

Indication: ____ reduction
Ion: Hyaluronidase
Polarity:
Source: Wydase

Answer 11

Edema

+

Question 12

Indication: Fungal infection
Ion: Copper
Polarity:
Source: copper sulfate

Answer 12

+

Question 13

Indication: Hyperhidrosis
Ion:
Polarity:
Source:

Answer 13

Water
+/-
Tap water

Question 14

Indication: Muscle spasm
Ion:
Polarity: +
Source: ____ chloride

Answer 14

Calcium

Calcium chloride

Question 15

Indication: Muscle spasm
Ion:
Polarity: +
Source: ____ sulfate

Answer 15

Magnesium

Magnesium

Question 16

Indication: MSK inflammation
Ion: dexamethasone
Polarity:
Source: ____ phosphate

Answer 16

-

Dexamethasone

Question 17

Indication: MSK inflammation
Ion: hydrocortisone
Polarity:
Source: hydrocortisone sodium succinate

Answer 17

+