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52 Cards in this Set
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Fostex
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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
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Denorex
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coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis
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methotrexate
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(Rheumatrex) systemic drugs used to treat Psoriasis.
*methotrexate is a well-known chemotherapy drug that inhibits DNA. This drug slows down the reproduction of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells. |
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betamethasone
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(Valisone) topical corticosteroids used to relieve contact dermatitis
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triamcinolone
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(Aristocort, Kenalog) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
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ketoconazole
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(Nizoral) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections
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amphotericin B
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(Fungizone) oral prescriptive antifungal drugs used to treal fungus infections
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Clearasil
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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat ance vulgaris
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clindamycin
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(Cleocin T) topical antibiotics for acne
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Steroid
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is a general term encompassing a number of hormones produced by the body.
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dexamethasone
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(Decadron) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
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bacitracin
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topical antibiotics
*is only used topically because it can produce toxic effects when given systemically. |
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Desenex
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(miconazole) (OTC) antifungal drugs used to treat fungal infections
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nystatin
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(Mycostatin) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungus infections
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fluconazole
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(Diflucan) oral prescriptive antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.
**is also a topical antiyeast drug |
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Herpes simples virus type I
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involves the mouth "cold sores"
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____, _____,______, and _____ are used topically to cleanse away oils and dead skin, to close pores, and to inhibit the growth of skin bacteria.
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Creams
lotions liquids gels |
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benzoyl peroxide
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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
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tetracycline
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(Topicycline) topical antibiotics for acne
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Tegrin
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coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis
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Corticosteroids
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are produced by the adrenal gland
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hydrocortisone
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topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
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What antibiotic was developed from a strain of bacteria found growing in a culture of wound drainage from a patient named "Margaret Tracey"
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bacitracin
*the name bacitracin is a combination of the bacteria and the patient's name. Bacillus subtilis and Tracy. |
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ciclopirox
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(Loprox) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.
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griseofulvin
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oral prescriptive antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections
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____ _____ is the form of acne common to adolescent.
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Acne vulgaris
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Stri-Dex
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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
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tretinoin
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(Retin-A) vitamin A-type drugs for acne.
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Neutrogena T-Gel
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coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis
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topical corticosteroids
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are indicated to relieve contact dermatitis, poison ivy, insect bites, psoriasis, seborrhea, and eczema.
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methylprednisolone
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(Medrol) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis
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Fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, nail fungus, can be effectively treated with ___ ___ drugs.
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topical antifungal drugs
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Herpes simples virus type II
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involves the genital area , a sexually transmitted disease or STD.
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valacyclovir
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drug used to treat viral infections of the skin (Herpes I or II)
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_____ are not used in the treatment of acne because of the high oil content and tendency to clog the pores.
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Ointments
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Oxy-5
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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris
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erythromycin
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topical antibiotics for acne
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acyclovir
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(Zovirax) most commonly prescribed drug used to treat viral infections of the skin (herpes I or II)
**also used topically, orally or transdermally to treat Herpes Zoster (shingles) |
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Herpes Zoster
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virus infection that inflects severe pain (shingles)
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capsaicin
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(Zostrix) drug used for herpes zoster virus infection (shingles)
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antihistamines
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used to treat itching; antihistamines inhibit inflammation, redness, and itching caused by an allergic reaction.
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Benadryl
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antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation,redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction
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doxepin
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antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation,redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction
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Caladryl
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antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation, redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction.
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Desitin
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OTC dermatologic ointment used for diaper rash
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calamine
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OTC dermatologic lotion used for the treatment of poison ivy, insect bites and sunburn
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Betadine
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a brown antibiotic solution used as a hand scrub prior to surgical procedures
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Hibiclens, Hibistat
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antibacterial scrub and skin cleanser
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pHisoHex
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antibacterial skin scrub
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silver sufadiazine
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(Silvadene) an antibiotic used specifically for skin burns.
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Burow's solution
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(Domeboro) dermatologic drug applied as a wet dressing to relieve superficial inflammation.
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minoxidil
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(Rogaine) used to treat male and female pattern baldness.
*was the first medicine scientifically shown to stimulate hair growth and was originally used for high blood pressure. |