Skin Key Concepts Flashcards
What medication treats MRSA?
Mupirocin
What medication is best for Herpes?
Acyclovir - topical to the affected area or PO/IV for systemic infections
What medication is best for impetigo?
Mupirocin
What consideration or patient teaching would be important to know about isotretinoin?
Must use 2 forms of birth control and have a negative pregnancy test each month prior to refilling
If onabotulinumtoxin A (Botox) is a toxin, why would someone want to have that injected into them? How would it benefit them?
It paralyzes the muscle temporarily usually lasting 3-4 months which results in wrinkle reduction. Can also be used in migraine treatment
What medications or solutions for the skin can have cross-sensitivity issues for allergies?
Sulfa with silver products for burns (silver sulfadiazine, silver nitrate)
Emollient
Oily substance that softens or soothes irritated skin
Crème
Emulsion of oil and water
Ointment
Emulsion in which the amount of oil exceeds the amount of water to the degree that the substance is more solid
Lotion
Liquid suspension of solid ingredients
Astringent
Used for drying effect, particularly on exudative lesions
Powder
Dry, absorbent. May prevent moisture but not good if moisture already present (clumps and makes paste)
Paste
Semi-solid, made from powder
Patches
Topical form, but used for systemic purposes
Keralytics
Dissolve keratin; used in treatment of warts, corns, calluses, seborrheic dermatitis
