Week 16: Skin, Eyes, and Ears (6 questions) Flashcards
What are common adverse effects of benzoyl peroxide?
Peeling skin (dryness)
Erythema (over treated area)
Sensation of warmth
When should a patient expect the see improvement in their skin when on benzoyl peroxide?
4-6 weeks
What would cause someone to have to benzoyl peroxide?
Drug must be discontinued if blistering and/or swelling of the skin occur
What are some important pieces of client education you would want to provide to a client using topical benzoyl peroxide?
ALWAYS begin and end with hand hygiene
Clean the area to remove debris, drainage and/or residual medication
Don clean gloves to apply topical medication if the skin is broken
What are some special considerations for a client taking isotretinoin?
Females MUST use 2 forms of birth control while on this medication
iPLEDGE); 2 negative pregnancy tests before starting medication
What are some special considerations for a client taking tretinoin?
Started with a low dose
Severe sunburn can occur
Waxing procedures are contraindicated
What are some special considerations for a client taking fluorouracil?
skin cancer drug
Can be applied w/ a nonmetallic applicator, clean fingertips, or gloved fingers
If fingertips are used, client MUST wash them thoroughly after application
At what age can we tell parents to apply sunscreen on their child?
NO SUNSCREEN ON INFANTS (less than 6 months old)
What are some indications for mupirocin?
Impetigo and nasal colonization with MRSA
What are the indications for silver sulfadiazine?
Clean or sterile application?
What is a contraindication?
Prevention & treatment of infections in burns
Sterile application!!!!
allergy to sulfonamide abx
What are some special considerations for a woman handling Propecia?
Women should not handle this drug without gloves or crush this drug
If a client was prescribed mitotic eye drops, would it cause pupil constriction or dilation?
Constriction
If a client was prescribed mydriatic eye drops, would it cause pupil constriction or dilation?
Dilation
Why do newborn babies receive a “ribbon” of erythromycin?
prophylaxis for neonatal conjunctivitis caused by
Chlamydia trachomatis AND for the prevention of eye infections
in newborns that may be caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
How do you administer ear drops to patients 3 and younger vs. 3 and older?
In children younger than 3 hold pinna down and back
Adults: hold pinna up and back
