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Skin Conditions Flashcards

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Drugs that cause brown skin discoloration

A

Methyldopa
Levodopa
Entacapone (PD, COMT)

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Drug that causes brown/yellow skin and secretion discoloration?

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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)

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Drug that causes orange/yellow skin discoloration?

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Salfasalazine (RA)

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Drug that causes yellow green skin and secretions?

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Propofol

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Drugs that cause red-orange discoloration of skin and secretions?

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Rifampin
Phenazopyridine (urinary pain)

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Drugs that cause RED discoloration?

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Anthracyclines (Doxorubicin)

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7
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Drugs that cause blue secretions?

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Methylene blue
Mitoxantrone
Amiodarone (grey-blue)

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8
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What natural products help with skin conditions?

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Aloe
Tea Tree Oil
Lysine
Biotin for hair loss or brittle nails

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9
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What are some OTC options for acne?

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Azelaic acid
Benzoyl peroxide
Salicylic acid

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What is first line for mild acne? Moderate acne?
Severe acne?

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Mild - topicals
Moderate - combination of topicals with or without oral antibiotic
Severe - PO antibiotic with topical combination
OR
PO isotretinoin

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11
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Topical retinoids

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Tretinoin (Atralin, Renova, Retin-A, Altreno)
Adapalene (Differin)
Tazarotene

limit sun exposure
AVOID in pregnancy!

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12
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Topical treatments for Acne

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Benzoyl Peroxide (can bleach clothing)
Clindamycin
Minocycline foam
Salicyclic acid (OTC)
Azelaic acid (OTC)
Dapsone gel (avoid in G6PD deficiency)

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Oral Retinoid

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Isotretinoin (Absorica, Amnesteem)
**for severe refractory acne

*REMS - avoid in pregnancy

**need to monitor cholesterol monthly and pregnancy test monthly

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Minocin, Solodyn

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Monocycline
-photosensitivity
-FETAL HARM

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15
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Cold sore treatment

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Lysine (natural product)
Docosanol (Abreva)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)

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16
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What can be used to treat dandruff?

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Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral)
Pyrithione zinc (head and shoulders)
Selenium sulfide (Selsun)

17
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Alopecia treatment

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*give zinc and vitamin D because deficency can cause hair loss

-finasteride (Propecia)
**do not despense with Proscar
**hazardous for pregnancy

-Minoxidil (Rogaine)

18
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Drugs that may cause hair loss?

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Chemo
Valproate
Spironolactone
Heparin

Vitamin D and Zinc deficiency

19
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Atopic dermatitis treatment

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Eczema

OTC moisturizers
Topical CNI
- Tacrolimus (Protopic)
Topical Crisaborole
Dupilumab inj
Ruxolitinib cream
Upadacitinib tablet

20
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OTC treatment for fungal skin infections

A

Terbinafine (Lamisil)
Butenafine (Lotrimin)
Clotrimazole
Miconazole (Lotrimin AF)
Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
Undecylenic acid

21
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Rx treatment for fungal skin infections

A

Betamethasone / Clotrimazole (Lotrisone)
Ketoconazole

22
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Onychomycosis treatment

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infection of the nail
-Terbinafine (Lamisil)
-itraconazole
***avoid in heart failure

23
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What pH indicated vaginosis or trichomoniasis infection?

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pH > 4.5

24
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What are OTC treatments for vaginosis?

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Clotrimazole
Miconazole (Monistat)

25
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Rx treatments for vaginosis?

A

topical butoconazole (Gynazole-1)
Oral Fluconazole (Diflucan) x 1

26
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What can help a baby prevent diaper rash?

A

Petrolatum/zinc oxide (Desitin)

27
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What are some treatments for hemorrhoids?

A

-Dietary fiber (help constipation)
-Phenylephrine (Preparation H)
-Hydrocortisone (Anusol-HC)
-Witch hazel

28
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What is an OTC medication to treat pinworn (anal itching)?

A

Pyrantel pamoate

29
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What it an OTC treatment for lice?

A

Permethrin (Nix)
Pyrethrin/Piperonyl butoxide (RID)
ivermectin

30
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What it the potency levels of topical formulations?

A

HIGHEST
Ointment
Creams
Lotions
Solutions
Gels
Sprays
LOWEST

31
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Levels of potency for topical steroids

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VERY HIGH
Clobetasol
Fluocinonide 0.1% Cream

HIGH
Betamethasone Cream
Fluocinonide 0.5% Ointment
Mometasone Ointment

High-Medium
Fluocinonide 0.5% Cream

Medium
Mometasone cream
Triamcinolone Cream and Spray

Low
Hydrocortisone Cream

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