Module 4 Integumentary Flashcards
Describe creams (4)
Semi-solid
Non greasy
Mostly water
Some oil
Describe Ointments (4)
Semi-solid
Oily base
Greasy
Water resistant
How do we remove ointments
Vaseline
Describe Lotions
Water base
How do we apply medicated lotions
Shake before, firmly pat, do not rub.
What does rubbing cause with a lotion
irritation, friction
What are lotions used for
Relieve rashes, cleanse skin
What are Powders used for
To absorb moisture and cool skin
How do we apply powders
Thin even layer
A reservoir patch is ________ controlled as apposed to a Matrix which is _________ controlled
Membrane
Patients skin
What is an advantage of a Transdermal patch
More consistent blood levels
increased compliance
What is a disadvantage of a transdermal patch
Slow initial onset
Local irritation
What can patches contain where we use caution
Aluminum
What is a Scopolamine patch used for
motion sickness behind the ear
Emollients are used to
Prevent water loss, caused skin to hold water
Keratolytics can also be called
Peeling agents
Causes sloughing or hardened epithelium by breaking down the keratin layer of the skin to remove excess keratin
Keratolytics
Can be used to remove corny layer of skin
Keratolytics
Where is one place that we cannot use Local Anesthetics
Genital area
Inhibits conduction of nerve impulse from sensory nerve
Local anesthetics
Used to relieve itching and discomfort
Local anesthetics
Salicylic acid, Masoprocol, Resorcinol are examples of
Keratolytics
Benzocaine, Dibucaine, and Lidocaine are examples of
Local anesthetics
Used for local infections: skin and mucous membranes
Antifungals, antimycotics
Ketonazole is an example of a
Antifungal, antimycotic
The only Local anesthetics that can be used Topically, IM, IV
Lidocaine
Used to treat Candida, Tinea
Antifungal, antimycotic
Nystatin is used for
Oral Candida, diaper rash
Gentian Violet is used for
Peds
Terbinafine is used for
Nail fungus
Drug is absorbed in the organism and its eggs. The nervous system is stimulated resulting in convulsion and death of parasite
Antiparasitics, Antipediculosis
How do we treat live
Medication in hair for 5-10 minutes, if still live after 7 days restart tx.
How do we treat live in eyebrows, eyelashes
Vaseline
What allergy do we check for before administering Antiparasitics, antipediculosis
Persampethal plant