Pharmacology - Topical Medications Flashcards
which of these is a liquid and good for large skin area application
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
a.lotions
which of these is paraffin based and is a barrier for skin protection
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
b.ointments
which of these is oil / water based with emulsifiers
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
c.creams
which of these is alcohol based and liquifies on contact with skin
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
d.gels
which of these is a thicker mix of powdered rug and ointment
a.lotions
b.ointments
c.creams
d.gels
e.paste
f.powder
g.patches
e.paste
which molecules are more readily absorbed and and are able to diffuse through the dermis to deeper tissues and blood vessels
a.large polar
b.small non polar
b.small non polar
which type of molecule is better for drugs being topically administered for systemic effect eg transdermal opioids
a.large polar
b.small non polar
b.small non polar
which molecules are more readily absorbed and and are able to diffuse through the dermis to deeper tissues and blood vessels
which type of molecule is better for drugs being topically administered to act on the epidermis eg topical antifungals
a.large polar
b.small non polar
a.large polar
fentanyl and buprenorphine are example of ……. opioids
topical
it may take un to 12 hours for transdermal opioid to get to full analgesic opiod effect so a short acting opiod may be required at the start , how long does transdermal opiod continue to have effect for after removal of the patch
a.6 hours
b.12 hours
c.24+ hours
d.6 months
c.24+ hours
in order for transdermal opioids to be appropriate pain levels need to be
a.erratic
b.stable
b.stable
transdermal route too slow for frequent adjustments
which transdermal opiod is better in renal impairment
a.fentanyl
b.buprenorphine
c.morphine
a.fentanyl
which topical opioid is better tolerated in those with cognitive impairment
a.fentanyl
b.buprenorphine
b.buprenorphine
in which case is it useful to give transdermal NSAIDs eg diclofenac
patients with inflammatory conditions who are too high risk for systemic NSAID therapy
eg renal, cvs, gi
what is used local anaesthetic lidocaine topically used for
IV lines In peads