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Disinfectant

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Decreases the # of microorganisms on inanimate objects

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Bactericidal agent

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Kills bacteria

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Bacteriostatic agent

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Agent that inhibits or retards the growth of bacteria

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Keratolytic agent

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Causes or promotes shedding of the skin

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Antiseptic

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Reduces, prevents or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

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Vehicle

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Inactive agent that carries medicinal ingredients

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Bath

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Method of cleansing or treating the body therapeuticly

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Emollient

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Softens and smooths the surface to which it is applied, usually the skin

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Skin cleansers

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Agent used to remove debris, bacteria, and waste products from the skin

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Proteolytic enzyme

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Enzyme that helps brake down proteins into useable peptides

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List the common symptoms of skin disorders

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Inflammation, dermatolic lesions, eruptions dehydration, erythema & edema

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Common side effects of meds for skin disorders

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Thinning of skin, dryness, burning, pruritis, rash & irritation

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Factors that affect the rate of medication absorption through the skin

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Form of drug, size of molecules, base of medication

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What is the function on baths

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Cleanse skin, lower body temp & administer meds

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Which type of skin should bathe more often

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Oily

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Persons with dry skin should use what types of lotion to hydrate the skin

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Oil based

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What type of lotions should people with dry skin avoid

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Alcohol based

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Soaps need to be rinsed off due to what effect

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Drying effect on skin

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Why is friction important to proper hand washing

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Removes dead skin and bacteria

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What are emollients

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Fatty or oily substances used on irritated skin

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What are emollients commonly made from

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Lanolin, protrolum jelly, vitamin A, D, E

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What are emollients used for

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Soothing effects

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Can skin preparations be used on a daily basis

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Yes

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What are lotions / what are they used for

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Liquids that have an insoluble powder or suspension

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What are lotions used for
Dressings, contact dermatitis, insect bites & prickly heat
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What are rubs and liniments used for
Relief of pain on intact skin
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When using rubs and liniments does skin need to be intact
Yes
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Should you apply heat after application of a rub or liniment
No
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What are topical corticosteroids used for
Relieve inflammation, pruritis, contact dermatitis, insect bites, minor burns, psoriasis & eczema
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Are corticosteroids OTC prescription
Both
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How should corticosteroids be applied
Topically - very thin film rubbed into the skin
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Do corticosteroids have systemic effects
Yes
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Are corticosteroids safe for long term use with diaper rash
No - ( because toxic systemic absorption )
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What do you need to teach patients regarding corticosteroid use
Care should be taken so they don't come into contact with eyes, don't use on weeping or denuded areas, avoid prolonged sunlight, should only be used for short periods of time
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Topical corticosteroids come in what forms
Lotions, ointments, creams, gels & aerosol sprays
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List the common areas where we apply topical fungal preparations
Feet, where its dark and moist - also on hair skin and nails
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What are topical fungal preparations used to treat
Candida & tinea infections
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Do we use occlusive dressings with antifungal treatments
No
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Are they available OTC, prescription or both
Both
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What do you need to teach patients regarding fungal preparations
They should use completely even if symptoms improve
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What is acne vulgaris
Increase sebum production & increase formation of keratin
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What is involved in the treatment of acne vulgaris
Sebum and bacteria
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What two forms of antibiotics can we use to treat acne
Topical & systemic
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What are common side effects of acne meds
Dryness, scaling, peeling, burning, itching, stinging, tenderness, & erythema
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Can acne meds aggravate the condition before becoming effective
Yes - all of them
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Are acne meds available OTC, prescription or both
Both
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Patients with acne should wear which type of cosmetics
None or waterbased
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What vitamin should pregnant women avoid in treatment of acne
A
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What are keratolytics used to treat
Dandruff, seborehic dermatitis, acne & warts
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What do keratolytics promote
Shedding of horny layer of the skin
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What are the side effects both locally and systemically of keratolytics
Local side effects include burning and irritation | Systemic side effects include tinnitus, dizziness, headaches & ototoxicity
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What is seborrhic dermititis
Inflammation and scaling of face
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Where does seborrhic dermatitis start
On face
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Where is seborrhic dermatitis usually found
Underarms, chest, anogenital areas
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Can you use antifungals in treatment of seborrhic dermatitis
Yes
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What is the most common seborrhic dermatitis medicatin form for application
Shampoo
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Are seborrhic dermatitis meds OTC, prescription or both
Both
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What are seborrhic dermatitis med side effects
Skin irritation is most common side effect
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What are most common ingredients in seborrhic dermititis meds
Selenium & zinc
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Do seborrhic dermititis meds commonly contain antibiotics
No
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Topical anethetics are commonly used for what conditions
Itching of skin or mucous membrane
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Topical anesthetics are used in what application forms
Lotions, creams, ointment, gels, aerosol sprays, solutions, otic and ophthalmic preparations
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What is the most common medication used for second and third degree burns
Silver sulfandiazine
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What form(s) of sulfonamides are used with burns
Cream
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When do we apply sulfonamides to burns - before or after debridement
After
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What are proteolytic enzymes used to treat
Used to debride tissue of debris & exudates with burns
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Scabicides & pediculacides are used for treatment of what conditions
Kills scabies and lice
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Scabicides and pediculacides are applied in what forms? For how long
Shampoo 4 mins | Cream 12 hrs
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Can you treat with Scabicides and pediculacides as often as desired? Why/why not
No. They can cause central nervous system damage
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Scabicides and pediculacides: who needs to be treated and why
All household & any sexual partners all at the same time
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What are some common meds that increase photosensitivity
Tetracyclined & solfonimites
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What prophylactic measures should be takin when exposed to UVR
Sunscreen, protective clothing, hats
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How is SPF arrived at | What is formula
Ration between exposure of UVR waves and time required to cause erythema with or without sunscreen
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How does SPF number relate to a tan and length of time safely spent in the sun
The higher the SPF the longer it takes to develop a tan
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Why do we recommend sunscreen
Any exposure causes premature aging and cancer
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What is minoxidil used for and how often is it applied
Baldness. Twice a day, at least daily
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What is fluorouracil used to treat
Actinic keratosis and superficial Basel cell carcinoma
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How does fluorouracil work
Irritates skin causing tissue disintegration - causes necrosis and ulceration then it heals
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Is it good to use an oral antihistamine along with a topical that contains the same drug
No
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What is the med of choice for chickenpox pruritis
Calamine lotion
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What is phenol used to treat
Itching
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When you see -caine ending a drug name you can usually classify the drug to what type of agent
Numbing or anathetic agent
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Topical anti-viral medication should be applied at what frequency per day
Up to seven times a day ( every day )
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Should you wear gloves for administration of topical anti-viral meds
Yes
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Is it important to apply topical meds to clean/cleansed skin
Yes
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Water based meds are better absorbed when patient is well hydrated
Yes
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In respect to fat soluble and water soluble drugs which is more readily absorbed as excreted through skin
Water soluble
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Do skin cleansers contain soap
No
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Do we use topical anti-infective meds on deep penetrating wounds
No
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Does the thickness of skin have anything to do with the speed of med absorption
Yes

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