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Topical drugs used in the treatment of Skin Disorders Flashcards

1
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Inhibits sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels in parasites resulting in delayed repolarization and thus paralysis and death of the pest

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Scabicide

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What class is used in

(a) Treatment of head lice
(b) Treatment of scabies

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Scabicide

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Example of what class?
Permethrin: Elimite or Nix

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Scabicide

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You will discontinue use of scabicide if ____

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hypersensitivity occurs

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Theses are examples of what?

(a) Antibiotic:
1) Bacitracin
2) Mupirocin: Bactroban
(b) Antifungal:
1) Clotrimazole 1%: Lotrimin
2) Ketoconazole 2%: Nizoral, Extina
3) Miconazole 2%: Monistat, Desenex
(c) Antivirals
1) Acyclovir: Zovirax
2) Penciclovir: Denavi

A

Topical Anti infective

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Examples of what class?

(a) Chlorhexidine gluconate - Hibiclens, Betasept
(b) Povidone-iodine – Betadine

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Antiseptics and Germicides
A

Antiseptics and Germicides

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______has anti-infective actions against many bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeasts and
protozoa.

A

Iodine

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Povidoneiodine is often preferred over iodine solution or tincture because it is __________

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less irritating to the skin

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______________affects a wide range of microorganisms,

including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

A

Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)

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What class?

(a) Exert localized anti-inflammatory activity. When applied to inflamed skin, they reduce itching, redness, and swelling.
(b) Vary in potency, depending on the concentration of drug, the vehicle in which the drug is suspended, and the area to which the drug is applied.

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Topical Corticosteroids

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Use of what class?
Skin disorders such as psoriasis, dermatitis, rashes, eczema, insect bite reactions, first and second-degree burns, including sunburns.

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Topical Corticosteroids

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Can you use topical steroids as monotherapy for bacterial skin infections

A

No

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Do not use high potency topical steroids on the ____, ______, or _____.

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face, groin, or axilla.

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Ophthalmic use of topical steroids are _____

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not safe.

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15
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Examples of what class?

(a) Hydrocortisone 1% cream and ointment
(b) Triamcinolone 0.1% cream
1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic

A

Topical Corticosteroids

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16
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What class?
A drug that removes excess growth of the epidermis in disorders such as warts.
Additionally calluses, corns, and seborrheic keratosis.

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Keratolytic

17
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Can you use Karatolytics on

(a) Use on moles, birthmarks or warts with hair growing from them.
(b) Use on genital or facial warts.
(c) Mucous membranes
(d) Infected skin

A

No

18
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Examples of what class?

(a) Podofilox 0.5% topical solution and gel: Condylox
(b) Salicylic acid gel 17%: Compound-W

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Scabicide
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Keratolytic

19
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What class?
Temporarily inhibit the conduction of impulses of the sensory nerve fibers.

  1. Topical Anti-Infective
  2. Local anesthetics
  3. Topical Corticosteroids
  4. Keratolytic
A

Local anesthetics

20
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What is used to relieve itching and pain from skin conditions such as minor burns, fungus infections, insect bites, rashes, sunburns, plant poisoning.

A

Local Anesthetics

21
Q

You should use local anesthetics cautiously in patients taking what class of medication?

A

class 1 anti-arrhythmic drugs

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