Modalities: iontophoresis medications

Question 1

Modalities: iontophoresis medications

Localized inflammatory soft tissue conditions

Answer 1

Dexamethasone [-] as an anti-inflammatory

cathodal

Question 2

Modalities: iontophoresis medications

Localized pain stemming from soft tissue injury

Answer 2

uses lidocaine [+] as a local anesthetic

Question 3

Modalities: iontophoresis medications

Calcific tendonitis, myositis ossificans

Answer 3

uses Acetic Acid [-] to increase the solubility of calcium deposits

Question 4

Modalities: iontophoresis medications

Skin ulcers

Answer 4

uses Zinc Oxide [+] acts like a general antiseptic

Question 5

Modalities: iontophoresis medications

Hyperhidrosis

Answer 5

uses tap water [+/-] to decrease sweating of palms, feet, axillae

Question 6

Modalities: iontophoresis medications

When the conductive surface area = 6 cm2
what is the maximum safe current amplitude?

Answer 6

0.5 X 6 = 3 mA