Skin disorder drugs

Question 1

Brand name for Shampoo used for Demodex

Answer 1

Mitaban is brand name;Amitraz generic name

Question 2

Topical antiseptic that comes in a scrub, shampoo, spray, ointment and solution and is an antifungal and binds to the keratin of the skin

Answer 2

Chlorhexidine

Question 3

Drug in a shampoo used for fungal infections, dermatophytes, and yeasts.

Answer 3

Ketoconazole

Question 4

Drug used to treat dermatophytes and yeast

Answer 4

Miconazole

Question 5

Treatment for dermatophytes, Malassezia, Cheyletiellosis, chiggers, and mange and for demodex in cats

Answer 5

Lime sulfur

Question 6

Important side effect of lime sulfur

Answer 6

May stain light colored fur and discolor jewelry

Question 7

Antiparasitic used to treat demodex and a spot on treatment`

Answer 7

Amitraz

Question 8

Antipruritic that works both as an antiinflammatory and antipruritic and is very safe

Answer 8

Colloidal oatmeal

Question 9

Corticosteriod used to treat localized pruritus such as hot spots and/or inflammatory conditions and reduces redness, itching, and swelling

Answer 9

Topical hydrocortisone

Question 10

Topical antimicrobial used to treat pyodermas, demodex both localized and generalized and oily skin

Answer 10

Benzoyl Peroxide

Question 11

Topical antimicrobial used to treat second and third degree burns and to treat skin infections caused by pseudomonas

Answer 11

Silver Sulfadiazine

Question 12

Antifungal used to treat seborheic disorders and Malassezia

Answer 12

Selenium sulfide

Question 13

Antifungal and estringent used to treat seborheic disorders that has some antipruritic, antibacterial, keratoplastic, and keratolytic action

Answer 13

Salicylic acid

Question 14

Antifungal used to treat seborrhea but may have strong residual odor

Answer 14

Sulfur

Question 15

Antifungal shampoo used to treat seborrhea oleosa but cannot be used on cats

Answer 15

Coal tar

Question 16

Supplement given for allergies

Answer 16

Omega 3 and 6

Question 17

What are the three layers of the skin?

Answer 17

Epidermis, Dermis, and subcutis

Question 18

Definition of Dermatitis

Answer 18

Inflammation of the skin

Question 19

Definition of keratolytic

Answer 19

An agent that promotes loosening or separation of the horny layer of the epidermis

Question 20

Defintion of Kertoplastic

Answer 20

Agent that promotes normalization of the development of keratin

Question 21

Definition of pyoderma

Answer 21

Skin disease with the presence or formation of pus

Question 22

Definition of seborrhea

Answer 22

Increase in scaling of the skin

Question 23

Definition of seborrhea oleosa

Answer 23

Condition with scaling and excess lipid production that forms brownish yellow clump that adhere to the hair and skin

Question 24

Definition of seborrhea sicca

Answer 24

Characterized by dry skin and white to gray scales that do not adhere to the hair and skin

Question 25

Seborhheic dermatitis

Answer 25

Inflammatory type of seborrhea characterized by scaling and greasiness

Question 26

What is desquamation

Answer 26

Process where there is an excessive turnover rate of the cells with results in excessive dandruff or scale

Question 27

What is the turnover rate for skin?

Answer 27

21-22 days

Question 28

What forms when the hair follicle becomes plugged with sebaceous secretions and keratin

Answer 28

Comedone (Blackhead)

Question 29

How long does a medicated shampoo have to be left on?

Answer 29

5-10 minutes

Question 30

T/F: Patients that receive a dip can be towel dried after

Answer 30

False- must drip dry!

Question 31

What are the two types of skin medications you cannot use on cats?

Answer 31

Selenium sulfide and coal tar

Question 32

What are the two non-steriodal skin meds?

Answer 32

Colloidal oatmeal and pramoxine HCL

Question 33

Drug that serves as a solvent or vehicle for other drugs?

Answer 33

Propylene glycol