Keratolytics​ - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Corticosteroid cream - when applied to the skin reduces itching caused by allergies quite quickly or within a few days Local anesthetics - when applied to the skin numb the nerves in the skin altering the transmission of signals to the brain(Benzocaine and Lidocaine) Emollient creams - applied to the skin reduce inflammation and itching by cooling the skin( Calamine lotion) Antipruritics - caine 2. diphenhydramine 3. corticosteroid 4. dibucaine Purpose(antipruritics) - Relieve ...

Dermatology SCNM Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions (Tx:) UV light, stress reduction, keratolytics - Ans:-Treatment for Psoriasis 1st degree burn - Ans:-superficial burn; no blisters, superficail damage to epidermis 2nd degree burn - Ans:-partial thickness burn; blisters, damage to epidermis + dermis 3rd degree burn - Ans:-full thickness burn; damage to epidermis, dermis, and SQ layers, and possibly muscle below abrasion - Ans:-injury in which superficial layers of skin are scraped ...

PC 707 Module 9 Exam - Dermatology, Ophthalmic, Otic Q & A Acne Vulgaris: -common chronic skin condition caused by the bacteria P. Acnes -non-inflammatory (closed & open comedones) -inflammatory (erythematous papules, pustules, nodules, cysts) What factors might be exacerbate acne outbreaks? -certain foods, dirt, stress -certain medications (anti-convulsants, anti-tuberculosis, antidepressants, steroids) Treatment of acne vulgaris: -depends on the severity and classification* -topicals (retino...

Three initial treatments for Psoriasis - Answer-moisturizers - minimize water evaporation keratolytics - remove scales, smooth skin Ex: salicylic acid: exfolaites small areas Emolients - coal tar (if localized) Calcipotriene - Answer-mechanism: vitamin D analogue, inhibits cell proliferation and differentiation - as effective as medium steroid side effects: mild burning, sting of lesion and around lesion, dry skin, facial irritation Pregnancy category C Tazarotene - Answer-...

Module 7 Skin Medications Post-AssessmentDermatitis conditions include all the following except: Poison Ivy Hives Skin Allergic Reactions Asthma - correct answer Asthma What are antipruritics used to treat? Burns Itching Acne Wounds - correct answer Itching Corticosteroids would be contraindicated with all the following except: Open Wounds Bacterial skin infections Fungal skin infections Allergic skin disorders - correct answer Allergic Skin Disorders Which of the fol...

T/F Dermatological ointments are most penetrating to the skin - CORRECT ANSWER-True Largest organ of the body - CORRECT ANSWER-skin Layers of skin - CORRECT ANSWER-epidermis and dermis True or false: common side effects of iron supplements include diarrhea and fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER-False, constipation and black tarry stool Functions of skin - CORRECT ANSWER--Protective barrier for the internal organs -Senses changes in temperature, pressure, and pain -Regulates body temperature ...

Mild to moderate impetigo requires PO antibiotics to treat. - Answer-False A common bacterial organism found in skin infection is - Answer-staff aureus and strep pyogenes bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture - AnswerImpetigo topical antibiotic to treat mild impetigo - Answer-mupirocin antibiotic when impetigo worsens to treat MRSA - Answer-cephalexin Child has cellulitis what meds would you prescribe - Answer-augmentin or cefalexin ora...

Topical, systemic, phototherapy and biological agents. - Answer-Give 4 types of treatment for psoriasis. Tar, dithranol, vitamin D analogues, topical steroids and keratolytics. - Answer-Give 5 topical treatments for psoriasis. Messy. - Answer-Give 1 disadvantage to using tar to treat psoriasis. Folliculitis and irritation. - Answer-Give 2 S/E of using tar to treat psoriasis. Messy and stains. - Answer-Give 2 disadvantages to using dithranol to treat psoriasis. Inhibits keratinocyt...

T/F Dermatological ointments are most penetrating to the skin - ans ----True Largest organ of the body - ans ----skin Layers of skin - ans ----epidermis and dermis True or false: common side effects of iron supplements include diarrhea and fatigue - ans ----False, constipation and black tarry stool Functions of skin - ans -----Protective barrier for the internal organs -Senses changes in temperature, pressure, and pain -Regulates body temperature -Excretes fluid and...

NU 641 final exam study QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS T/F: Mild to moderate impetigo requires PO antibiotics to treat - ANSWER- False A common bacterial organism found in skin infections is (SATA): staff aureus staff pyrogenes strep pyrogenes - ANSWER- Staff aureus Strep pyrogenes My patient has impetigo, i understand this is a... - ANSWER- bacterial skin infection I am treating my patient for mild impetigo, a topical agent of choice is.. - ANSWER- Mupirocin 2% ointmen...