Therapies Flashcards
4 things efficacy is related to
- strength
- location
- vehicle
- concentration
def., use, avoid of ointment
def: lubricating
use: smooth, non-hairy lesion
avoid: hairy and integrinitous regions
def., use, avoid of creams
def: vanish when rubbed in, less greasy
use: acute exudative inflammation, integrinitous regions
def., use, avoid of lotion
def: pourable liquid, less greasy and occlusive
use: hairy areas
def., use, avoid of oils
def: less stinging than lotions or solutions
use: scalp
def., use, avoid of gel
def: jelly like, may contain alcohol
use: acne, exudative inflammation
def., use, avoid of foams
def: spead easily, easy to apply
use: hairy areas, inflammation
def., use, avoid of sprays
def: rarely use
4 parts of prescription
- name
- strength
- sig - instructions
- mitte - number of repeats
what are topical steroids
produce anti-inflammatory response
how are steroids classed
on potency, not strength
4 steroids from highest potency
super - clobetosol
high - fluoconide
med betamethasone
low - hydrocortisone
when to use diff. classes
high - palms, soles, thick plaques
med - non-intergrenous
low - face, eyes, genitals
SE of steroids
- atrophy
- striae
- telangiectasias
- acne
- rosacea
how much are is a palm
1% BSA
