Minor cuts and abrasions

Question 1

Preparations containing (?) and (?) should be avoided when treating minor burns and abrasions

Answer 1

Camphor

Sulfonamides

Question 2

The effervescent effect of (??) is used to clean minor cuts and abrasions

Answer 2

Hydrogen peroxide

Question 3

What can proflavine be used to treat? (2)

Answer 3

Wounds
Burns

But its use has now been largely superseded by other antispetics or suitable antibacterials.

Question 4

What can cetrimide be used to treat?

Answer 4

Minor cuts and abrasions

But its use has now been largely superseded by other antispetics or suitable antibacterials.

Question 5

Name 3 methods used to seal minor cuts

Answer 5

• Flexible collodion (castor oil with collodion and colophony)
• Skin tissue adhesives
• Sutures for support

Question 6

Castor oil with collodion and colophony can be used to seal minor cuts and wounds that have …

Answer 6

partially healed

Question 7

What is the contra-indication for the use of castor oil with collodion and colophony to seal minor cuts?

Answer 7

Allergy to colophony in elastic adhesive plasters and tape