matching

Question 1

these substances are generally oily in nature and are used for dry skin caused by aging, bathing and psoriasis: i.e. desitin, body butters and hemp cream

Answer 1

emollients

Question 2

agents that prevent or inhibit the growth of pathogens. generally applied to the surface of living tissue: i.e. isopropyl alcohol

Answer 2

antiseptic agents

Question 3

agent that causes or loosening of horny (keratin)layers of skin: may be used for acne, warts, psoriasis, etc; i.e compound W

Answer 3

keratolytics

Question 4

agents used to relieve swelling and pain of inflammation. topically appiled in the treatment of dermatitis and psoriasis: i.e. hydrocortisone, prednisone

Answer 4

anti-inflammatory agents

Question 5

agents that inhibit the conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves and thereby reduce pain and discomfort, used topically to reduce discomfort of insect bites, burns, etc: i.e. solarcaine, xylocaine, anbesol and orajel

Answer 5

local anesthetic agents

Question 6

agents that combat specific viral diseases; herpes simplex: i.e. zovirax, tamiflu

Answer 6

antiviral agents

Question 7

agents that act to prevent the action of histamine and relieve symptoms such as itching: i.e. benadryl, reactine and claritin

Answer 7

antihistamine agents

Question 8

agents that destory or inhibit the growth of fungi and yeast: i.e lamisil and monistat

Answer 8

antifungal agents

Question 9

agents that prevent or relieve itching: oral-benadryl, topical-calamine and alveno

Answer 9

antipruritic agents

Question 10

agents that destory or stop the growth of microorganisms. they prevent infection associated with minor skin abrasions and treat superficial skin infections: i.e. polysporin, neosporin

Answer 10

antibiotic agents

Question 11

excision and microscopic examination of any skin lesion or piece of living tissue through a needle, punch or brush method to establish a diagnosis

Answer 11

biopsy

Question 12

mantoux test is used to identify the present of the tubercle bacilli. A hardened raised area at the test site is observed in 48 to 72 hours to see if there is any indication of reaction

Answer 12

tuberculosis skin test

Question 13

performed on sweat to determine the level of chloride concenttration on the skin. used to detect cystic fibrosis

Answer 13

sweat test

Question 14

performed on wound exudates to determine the presence and specific type of microorganisms present

Answer 14

wound culture

Question 15

involves the placement of a suspected allergen in the uppermost layer of the epidermis. redness or swelling at the scratch site within 10 minutes indicates allergy to the substance

Answer 15

scratch or prick test

Question 16

an eating away tissue; decubitus ulcer

Answer 16

erosion

Question 17

a discolored spot on the skin; freckle

Answer 17

macule

Question 18

localized elevation of the skin often accompanied by itching; urticaria

Answer 18

wheal

Question 19

a solid; circumscribed elevated area on the skin; pimple

Answer 19

papule

Question 20

a crack-like sore or slit that extends through the epidermis into the dermis; athletes feet

Answer 20

fissure

Question 21

a small elevated circumscribed lesion of the skin that is filled with pus; varicella

Answer 21

pustule

Question 22

a small fluid filled sac; bulla or blister

Answer 22

vesicle