The Integumentary System Pharmacology

Question 1

Reduce acne through multiple mechanisms

Answer 1

Antiacne Agent

Question 2

Alter the cell wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death

Answer 2

Antifungals

Question 3

Inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of histamine

Answer 3

Antihistamines

Question 4

Kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice

Answer 4

Antiparasitics

Question 5

Topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infections in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions

Answer 5

Antiseptics

Question 6

Decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response to tissue damage

Answer 6

Corticosteroids

Question 7

Destroy and soften the outer layer of skin so that is is sloughed off or shed

Answer 7

Keratolysis

Question 8

Cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin

Answer 8

Protectives

Question 9

Block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes

Answer 9

Topical Anesthetics

Question 10

Generic names of antiacne agents

Answer 10

benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin

Question 11

Generic names of antifungals

Answer 11

itraconazole, terbinafine, fluconazole

Question 12

Generic names of antihistamines

Answer 12

Diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine

Question 13

Generic names of antiparasitics

Answer 13

lindane, permethrin

Question 14

Generic names of antiseptics

Answer 14

ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, povidone-iodine

Question 15

Generic names of corticosteroids

Answer 15

hydrocortisone, triamcinolone

Question 16

Generic names of keratolytics

Answer 16

salicyclic acid, urea

Question 17

Generic names of protectives

Answer 17

Lotions, ointments

Question 18

Generic names of topical anesthetics

Answer 18

Lidocaine, procaine