Dermatology: Pharmacology

Question 1

Antibacterial topical drugs are most commonly used for the bacteria ______ and ______

Answer 1

Streptococcus pyogens and staphylococcus aureusW

Question 2

List two topical antibacterial drugs

Answer 2

Neomycin
Silver Sulfadiazine

Question 3

NEOMYCIN

Answer 3

Neosporin ingredient
-also contains bacteria
-topical anesthetic for minor skin wounds
-increases likelihood of future allergic skin reactions

Question 4

SILVERY SULFADIAZINE

Answer 4

Antibacterial topical drug used to prevent or treat infection of 2nd/3rd degree burns

AE: pain, burning itching

Question 5

ISOTRETINOIN

Answer 5

Accutane: antiacne drug

Given for severe resistant cystic acne

Prenancy category X: 2 contraceptive forms used for 1 month after drug

Assess for depression

MOA: inhibits sebaceous gland activity
-antikeratinizing and anti-inflammatory

Question 6

TRETINOIN

Answer 6

Antiacne drug
Also used to reduce skin conditions associated w/ sun damage

Stimulates turnover of epithelial cells
-skin peeling
-severe sunburn possible

Question 7

CLOTRIMAZOLE

Answer 7

Topical antifungal drug
-Lozenge: for oral thrush
-Vaginal suppository or cream

Question 8

List two classes of antipruritic drugs

Answer 8

Antihistamines
Corticosteroids

Question 9

What SPF should sunscreen be?

Answer 9

SPF15 minimum

Question 10

FLUOROARACIL

Answer 10

Antineoplastic drug
-treats basal cell carcinoma and premalignant skin lesions like actinic keratosis

Antimetabolite
AE: local inflam., photosensitivity

Apply BID 2-6 weeks
Wash hands after application