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Pharmacology - Topicals, Ophthalmics, and Otics Flashcards

1
Q

The skin is the major organ and accounts for _____ of body weight

A

10%

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2
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There are two types of glands in the skin:

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Sebaceous glands

Sweat glands

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3
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What gland secrete sebum?

A

sebaceous gland

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4
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What glands can either be eccrine or apocrine?

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Sweat glands

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5
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__________is a simple tube-shaped sweat glands, numerous in the palms of the hands and feet, and secrete fluids rich in glycogen and urea. Their function is to regulate body temperature.

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eccrine gland

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6
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________are found primarily in the axillary, perineal and genital regions. Their secretions contain protein, carbohydrates and lipids. Body odor arises from bacterial decomposition of constituents of apocrine glands.

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apocrine gland

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7
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_______is an excessive response to solar radiation in the presence of a sensitizing agent.

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Phototoxicity

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8
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________is an abnormal sensitivity to light, especially sensitivity of the eyes, but it also includes the skin.

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photosensitivity

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9
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There are several categories of skin cancer:

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Basal cell carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

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10
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__________is slow growing, usually forms polyps and rarely metastasizes.

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Basal cell carcinoma

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11
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_________grows more rapidly, cells tend to keratinize and metastasis is uncommon.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

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12
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________is a precancerous condition resulting from over exposure to sunlight.

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Actinic keratosis

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13
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The sebaceous glands may give rise to two common skin disorders:

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Seborrhea

Acne vulgaris

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14
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_________is a skin condition caused by excessive secretions, which gives the skin an oily appearance.

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Seborrhea

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15
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__________results from increased glandular activity at puberty, when the sebaceous glands enlarge and become more productive. Lesions are most common on the head and neck

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Acne vulgaris

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16
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__________have been approved to treat wrinkles. Its causes a sloughing of the skin allowing new skin to form that is not wrinkled.

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Retin A

17
Q

What is pruritus?

A

Itchiness

18
Q

______, also referred to as dermatitis, is a hot, itchy, red oozing skin condition.

A

Eczema

19
Q

_________produces patches of red, scaly skin that are slightly raised with defined margins.

A

Psoriasis

20
Q

_________is a chronic noncontagious condition that has no cure.

A

Psoriasis

21
Q

_________are virally caused epidermal tumors.

A

warts

22
Q

__________causes cold sores.

A

herpes simplex 1

23
Q

___________is shedding of scales from the scalp that is more rapid than in other parts of the body

A

Dandruff

24
Q

What is used for the management of Actinic keratosis ?

A

Efudex

25
Q

The skin and nails are susceptible to various fungal infections including:

A

Candidiasis
Ringworm
Athlete’s foot

26
Q

____________is a superficial but highly contagious, skin infection that is common in early childhood, particularly in warm humid climates where hygiene is poor. It is characterized by blisters and encrustations.

A

Impetigo

27
Q

A __________is a boil usually from a staph infection of a sebaceous gland and associated hair follicle.

A

furuncle

28
Q

_________are masses of infected follicles with deeper penetration than furuncles

A

Carbuncles

29
Q

________is a chronic dermatologic disorder with an inflammatory vascular component.
Redness, small raised areas on skin, skin is sometimes broken.

A

Rosacea

30
Q

How should topical steroids be applied?

A

in a thin layer

31
Q

Two types of external parasites may use the human body as a host:

A

Lice

Scabies

32
Q

An infestation of lice is called _______

A

PEDICULOSIS

33
Q

dilation of the eye

A

Mydriatics

34
Q

What is Conjunctivitis?

A

Pink eye

35
Q

_________is the most commonly occurring eye disease. It is not curable. It is a chronic disorder characterized by abnormally high internal eye pressure that destroys the optic nerve and causes partial to complete loss of vision.

A

Glaucoma

36
Q

____________is earache, usually treated with prescription drugs.

A

Otalgia

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