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Treatment for Acne Vulgaris Flashcards

1
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What is 1 topical retinoid to treat acne vulgaris?

A

Tretinoin

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Tretinoin is what type of drug?

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Topical retinoid

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What are possible adverse effects caused by Tretinoin?

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Skin irritation, flaking, dryness, sun sensitivity, and contains FISH proteins

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What does Tretinoin contain that could possible affect those with a certain allergy?

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Fish proteins

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What are 3 topical antimicrobials to treat acne vulgaris?

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Benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin
Erthryomycin

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What are 3 topical antimicrobials to treat acne vulgaris?

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Benzoyl peroxide
Clindamycin
Erythromycin

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Topical antimicrobials (benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, erythromycin) are applied how often?

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twice daily

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What is an example of a Benzoyl Peroxide?

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Proactiv

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Adverse effects of Benzoyl peroxide?

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Skin irritation, hair/clothes bleaching

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Adverse effects of Clindamycin?

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Pseudomembranous colitis

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This topical antimicrobial drug to treat acne vulgaris can cause hair bleaching

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Benzoyl peroxide

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This topical antimicrobial drug to treat acne vulgaris can cause pseudomembranous colitis

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Clindamycin

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13
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What drug to treat acne vulgaris is involved in plant defense response to an infection?

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Azelaic acid

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14
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What does Azelaic acid treat?

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Acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

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15
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What is an oral antibiotic to treat acne vulgaris?

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Tetracycline

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16
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Adverse effects of taking Tetracycline?

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Photosensitivity, GI irritation, contraindicated in kids and pregnancy

17
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2 hormonal agents to treat acne vulgaris?

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Oral contraceptives

Spironolactone

18
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Adverse effects of taking oral contraceptives?

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Weight gain, thromboembolic events, breast tenderness

19
Q

What is spironolactone useful in treating?

A

Adult women with period-related acne breakouts

20
Q

This drug can treat period-related acne breakouts

A

Spironolactone

21
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The adverse effects list for Spironolactone is extensive. What is it contraindicated in?

22
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List some of the adverse effects for Spironolactone?

A

Orthostatic hypotension
Hyperkalemia
Dizziness
Period irregularity

23
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What is 1 oral retinoid to treat acne vulgaris?

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Isotretinoin

24
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Isotretinoin is what type of drug?

A

Oral retinoid

25
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Isotretinoin is contraindicated with?

A

Pregnancy – TERATOGENIC

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