lilley ch 56 (dermatologic drugs)

Question 1

most common bacteria in skin infections are (2)

Answer 1

strep p

staph a

Question 2

• Polypeptide antibiotic
• Treat or prevent local skin infections
• Works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis leading to
cell death
-may cause skin rash, irritation, burning, inflammation

Answer 2

bacitracin

Question 3

• Topical antiseptic for minor skin wounds

Answer 3

neomycin (neosporen)

Question 4

– Used topically for Staphylococcus and Streptococcus
impetigo
– Intranasal form for MRSA

Answer 4

mupirocin (bactroban)

Question 5

– Topical antiinfective
– Used to prevent or treat infection at the site of second
and third-degree burns
– Adverse effects: pain, burning, and itching
– Do not use in patients who are allergic to sulfonamide
drugs

Answer 5

silver sulfadiazine (silvadene)

Question 6

– Treatment of severe resistant cystic acne
– Inhibits sebaceous gland activity and has
antikeratinizing (anti–skin hardening) and
antiinflammatory effects
-pregnancy category X
-monitor for signs of depression or suicidal thoughts

Answer 6

isotretinoin (oral med)

Question 7

– Used to treat acne
– Also used to reduce dermatologic changes associated with sun
damage
– Stimulates the turnover of epithelial cells, resulting in skin
peeling
– Severe sunburn can occur with this drug

Answer 7

tretinoin (topical med)

Question 8

topical antifungal drug:
– Lozenge for oral candidiasis (thrush)
– Vaginal suppository or cream for yeast infections
– Other forms used for other fungal infections

Answer 8

clotrimazole

Question 9

topical antifungal drug:
– Topical cream
– Vaginal suppository or cream

Answer 9

miconazole

Question 10

two examples of types of antipruritic drugs

Answer 10

• antihistamines

- corticosteroids

Question 11

• Antiseptic, antibacterial, antiseborrheic
properties
• Soften and loosen scaly or crusty areas of the
skin
• Shampoo, oil, ointment, cream, lotion, gel, soap-
form

Answer 11

tar-containing products