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1
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What are side effects of Polymyxin B when given via IV

A

ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

2
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What should you not use polymyxin B topical

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if there is perforation of the TM

3
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If MRSA is recurrent, what area should be swabbed

A

nares. often carries MRSA

4
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What antibiotic is still effective against a topical MRSA infection

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Mupirocin (Bactroban)

5
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what drug class is ketoconazole

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topical antifungal

6
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where should topical glucocorticoids generally not be used

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over bacterial infection, on the face, genitalia, other thin skin areas, over a viral infection

7
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what are the topical delivery forms of derm drugs (least oil to most oil content)?

A

solution (least oil)
lotion
cream
ointment (most oil)

8
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what aspects of a drug allows for increased penetration?

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decreased molecular size, increased lipid content, and increased concentration

9
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what aspects of the skin allow for increased penetration of drug?

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decreased integrity of skin, thinner skin (face, armpit, genitalia), applying large surface area: body (i.e. children)

10
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what is neosporin indicated for?

A

Superficial bacterial skin infections, eyes and external ear infection. Used prophylactically against bacterial contamination of abrasions, burns, skin grafts or incisions. Application may prevent infection and permit normal healing.

11
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what is the MOA of Neosporin?

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Polymyxin disrupts the structure of the bacterial cell membrane by interacting with phospholipids. Bacitracin interferes with the peptidoglycans of the bacterial cell wall.

12
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what is Mupirocin/bactroban indicated for?

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Impetigo and other bacterial infections. Best against staph and strep. Also MRSA. NOT for fungal or viral

13
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what is the MOA of mupirocin?

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inhibits bacterial protein syn

14
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what is ketoconazole/nizarol indicated for?

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Superficial fungal infection such as tinea pedis, tinea cruris and tinea corporis (ring worm), superficial yeast infections and seborrheic dermatitis.

15
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conditions where topical steroids are used?

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atopic/contact/allergic dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, bullous pemphigus, SLE, and sarcoidosis

16
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how are the classes of topical glucocorticoids grouped in terms of potency?

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Class 1 is the most potent class of topical glucocorticoids whereas class 7 is the least potent class of topical steroid.

17
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what is the most potent form of corticosteroid?

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Halogenated corticosteroids are generally the most potent forms of topical steroids.

18
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some side effects of topical glucocorticoids

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Skin atrophy
Striae
Telangiectasias
Purpura
Acneiform lesions
Perioral dermatitis*
Overgrowth of skin fungus and bacteria
Hypopigmentation
Rosacea*
19
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what are some systemic side effects of highly potent glucocorticoids?

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suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, increased risk for hyperglycemia, osteoporosis and osteonecrosis.

20
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what is a local side effect of injected intralesional corticosteroids?

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may develop atrophy of underlying fat and/ or muscle

21
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what is the MOA of hydrocortisone/cortef?

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Anti-inflammatory. Affects gene transcription to either stimulate or repress protein production.

22
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what are some conditions that respond to retinoids?

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Cystic and papular acne
Actinic keratosis
Psoriasis
Basal cell cancer
Squamous cell cancer
Cutaneous aging
23
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how is acne generally treated?

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Topical agent, if that fails then oral antibiotics or oral retinoins (accutane)

24
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what class is Tretinoin/Retin A

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Vitamin A derivative

25
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what is tretinoin indicated for?

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acne and tx of photodamaged skin

26
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what the MOA of tretinoin?

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Reduction of hyperkeratinization that leads to microcomedone formation, the initial lesion in acne. Retin A also increases epidermal thickness and increases dermal collagen synthesis.

27
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Side effects of tretinoin that you need to parq ?

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Erythema, peeling, burning and stinging. Photosensivity.

28
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what is Isoretinoin/Accutane indicated for?

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Acne, acne rosacea and hidradenitis superativa

29
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what is the MOA of Isoretinoin/Accutane?

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Reduction of hyperkeratinization, reduction in sebaceous gland number and sebum production and reduction of Propionibacterium acne, the organism that is believed to contribute to acne associated inflammation.

30
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*Side effects of Accutane?

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*Teratogenicity – most noted in the first three weeks of gestation. Pregnancy is an absolute contraindication (2 forms of birth-control are recommended). Pregnancy test at every visit and you only write one month script at a time.

Other potential side effects include headache, myalgias, arthralgias, hyper-lipidemia, fatty liver, hepatitis and pancreatitis.

31
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Additional warnings about Accutane?

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use of the drug may cause “depression, psychosis, and on rare occasions suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide.“

32
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treatment options for psoriasis?

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Topical corticosteroids
Topical vitamin D (ex. Calciprotriene)
Topical vitamin A analogs (ex. Tazarotine)
Phototherapy (PUVA)
Systemic therapy including oral steroids: chemo agents

33
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what does phototherapy for psoriasis involve?

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UVA or UVB often with psoralen (photochemotherapy agent that reacts with light)

34
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MOA of PUVA?

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not fully understood, however, there is evidence that it induces an anti-inflammatory affect through immunosuppression as well as an inhibitory effect on DNA synthesis.

35
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what other conditions can be treated with PUVA?

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vitiligo, T-cell lymphomas, alopecia areata and urticaria pigmentosa

36
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serious puva side effects?

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increased risk for the development of skin cancer., markedly advanced aging of the skin and actinic keratosis