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Module 4 Integumentary Flashcards

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Describe creams (4)

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Semi-solid
Non greasy
Mostly water
Some oil

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Describe Ointments (4)

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Semi-solid
Oily base
Greasy
Water resistant

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How do we remove ointments

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Vaseline

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Describe Lotions

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Water base

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How do we apply medicated lotions

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Shake before, firmly pat, do not rub.

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What does rubbing cause with a lotion

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irritation, friction

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What are lotions used for

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Relieve rashes, cleanse skin

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What are Powders used for

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To absorb moisture and cool skin

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How do we apply powders

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Thin even layer

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A reservoir patch is ________ controlled as apposed to a Matrix which is _________ controlled

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Membrane

Patients skin

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What is an advantage of a Transdermal patch

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More consistent blood levels

increased compliance

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What is a disadvantage of a transdermal patch

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Slow initial onset

Local irritation

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What can patches contain where we use caution

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Aluminum

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What is a Scopolamine patch used for

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motion sickness behind the ear

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Emollients are used to

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Prevent water loss, caused skin to hold water

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Keratolytics can also be called

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Peeling agents

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Causes sloughing or hardened epithelium by breaking down the keratin layer of the skin to remove excess keratin

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Keratolytics

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Can be used to remove corny layer of skin

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Keratolytics

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Where is one place that we cannot use Local Anesthetics

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Genital area

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Inhibits conduction of nerve impulse from sensory nerve

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Local anesthetics

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Used to relieve itching and discomfort

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Local anesthetics

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Salicylic acid, Masoprocol, Resorcinol are examples of

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Keratolytics

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Benzocaine, Dibucaine, and Lidocaine are examples of

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Local anesthetics

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Used for local infections: skin and mucous membranes

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Antifungals, antimycotics

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Ketonazole is an example of a
Antifungal, antimycotic
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The only Local anesthetics that can be used Topically, IM, IV
Lidocaine
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Used to treat Candida, Tinea
Antifungal, antimycotic
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Nystatin is used for
Oral Candida, diaper rash
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Gentian Violet is used for
Peds
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Terbinafine is used for
Nail fungus
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Drug is absorbed in the organism and its eggs. The nervous system is stimulated resulting in convulsion and death of parasite
Antiparasitics, Antipediculosis
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How do we treat live
Medication in hair for 5-10 minutes, if still live after 7 days restart tx.
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How do we treat live in eyebrows, eyelashes
Vaseline
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What allergy do we check for before administering Antiparasitics, antipediculosis
Persampethal plant
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Drugs used to tx. lice and Scabies
Antiparasitics, antipediculosis
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How do we treat Scabies
Apply lotion/ointment from neck to toes for 8-14 hours. keep them on isolation after for 24 hours. If scabies still exist after 14 days, repeat tx.
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Permethrin, Pyrethrins, Malathion, Crotamiton are examples of what drug
Antiparasitics, antipediculosis
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Prevents minor and superficial infection
Antimicrobials, Antibiotics
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Triple ointment
Neosporin
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Used prophylactically and tx of burn infections
Antimicrobials
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Silver Sulfadiazine and Mafenide Acetate are examples of
Antimicrobials
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What are 3 side effects of Silver Sulfadiazine
Discoloration of skin decrease in RBC hypoglycemia
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Antimicrobials should be applied using
Sterile technique 1/16"
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Psoriasis can be tx with what drug class
Corticosteroids
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Only use corticosteroids if patient is free of
infections
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Causes a slow rate of skin turnover
Corticosteroids
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If corticosteroid are to be d.c. after 5 days what does the drug need to be
Tapered
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Where should corticosteroids not be used
friction area | Breasts, Buttocks, Groin
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What syndrome can Corticosteroids cause
Cushings syndrome
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What are 3 side effects of Corticosteroid use
Buffalo humps hypopigmentation Spider veins
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Why do we use Hydrocortisone the most
It is most like our natural steroid
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Desoximetasone should be administered by
Giving food
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Herpes Simplex should be treated with what drug class
Antivirals
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What should we teach to patient taking antivirals
Spread precautions
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USed for Basal Cell Cancr
Antineoplastics
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What is a side effect of Antineoplastics
Alopecia
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How long should patient be on Antineoplastics
2-6 weeks
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Women of childbearing age taking antineoplastics should be taught
not to get pregnant for 3 months
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Acyclovir, Pencyclovir, and Docosanol are examples of
Antivirals
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Fluorouracil is an example of
A Antineoplastic
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Restores normal rate of epidermal cell proliferation
Antipsoriatic
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How should Sulfonamides be applied
1/16"
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Calcipotriene and Methoxsalen are examples of
Antipsoriatics
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How long does therapy usually last for patients on Antipsoriatics
1-2 mo
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Methoxsalen is used to treat
Vitiligo
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What should patient apply to unaffected areas near area where they applied Antipsoriatic
Sunscreen
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Antipsoriatics are contraindicated if patient
is pregnant
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Tazarotene is known for being applied
to the face
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Used to digest and remove dead tissue from wounds
Proteolytic Enzymes
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How do we cleanse wounds
Normal Saline
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Collagenase and Becaplermin are examples of
Proteolytic Enzymes
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Used to increase growth of epithelial cells, to loosen comedones
Retinoids
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USed to treat cystic acne
Retinoids
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Tretinoin and Isotretinoin are examples of
Retinoids
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Retinoid therapy usually lasts
2-6 weeks
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Retinoids are contraindicated if
Patient in pregnant
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Retinoids should be used
Once a day at 10pm
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What should we teach patient on Retinoid (3)
When exacubation is expected Skin will get worse before it gets better Skin will peel
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What are 3 side effects of Retinoids
Jaundice, Neurotoxicity, increased lipid levels
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Patients going into Retinoid therapy should register with
iPLEDGE
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Patients must be at least __ years old for Antiacne medication
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Kills bacteria on inanimate objects
Antiseptics
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Alcohols cause (3)
Vasodilation increased pH Levels difficult to stop bleeding
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Isopropol and ethanol are examples of
Antiseptics
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What are some side effects of Antiseptics (2)
Stained skin | disrupted thyroid function
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What allergy should we check for before using Antiseptics, disinfectants
Iodine and Shellfish

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