Week 1 Drugs For Skin DIsorders

Question 1

Skin Disorders

Answer 1

Primary
Originate in the skin

Secondary
Result from systemic conditions

Mealses, Adverse drug reactions

Question 2

Dematitis

Answer 2

Eczema
Inflammatory response to skin injury fromm irritants, allergens, or trauma

usually chracterized by erythema, priuritus, and skin lesions

Can be acute or chronic

Question 3

Inflammatory

Answer 3

Infectious
Bacterial
Fungal
Viral
Trauma

Question 4

Ulcerations

Answer 4

Pressure ulcers
Venous stasis ulcers

Acne

Anorectal disorders

Question 5

Dermatological Drug Therapy

Answer 5

Applied topically to skin, mucous membranes for local effect

• when systemic absorption undesirable

Purposes
- Improve barrier funcion; soften, remove scaly lesions
- Alter skin inflammation, blood flow
- Exert antimicrobial effects, affect proliferating cells

Question 6

Name types of Dermatological Drugs

Answer 6

Antimicrobials, antiseptics
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressants
Enzymes
Retinoids
Sunscreens

Question 7

Goals of Dermatological Therapy

Answer 7

Relive Symptoms
Eradicate or improve lesions
Promote healing and repair
Restore skin integrity
Prevent recurrence
Specific goals depend on the condition being treated

Question 8

Guidelines for Dematological therapy

Answer 8

Drug Selection dependent on condition factors
- Acuity, severity
- Location, extent

Drug dose dependent on strength, area, and method of application

Agent choice dependent on reason for use, pt response

Question 9

Dermatological Drug Use in Special Populations

Answer 9

Children
Older Adults
Home Care