Iontophoresis Flashcards
1
Q
Which medications are negative ions?
A
Acetic acid Calcium chloride Dexamethasone Iodine Salicylates
2
Q
What is acetic acid used for?
A
Calcium deposits
Myositis ossificans
3
Q
What is calcium chloride used for
A
Scar tissue
Keloids
Muscle spasms
4
Q
What treats fungal infections?
A
Copper
5
Q
What treats inflammation?
A
Dexamethasone
Lidocaine
6
Q
What does iodine treat?
A
Scars
Adhesive capsulitis
7
Q
Lidocaine does?
A
Analgesia and inflammation
8
Q
What does magnesium sulfate treat?
A
Muscle spasms
Ischemia
9
Q
What do salicylates treat?
A
Muscle and joint pain
Plantar warts
10
Q
Indications for zinc oxide?
A
Healing
Dermal ulcers
Wounds
11
Q
Lithium is what charge ion and what does it treat?
A
+ polarity
Treats gout