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This is aka Oil of Wintergreen
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Methyl Salicylate
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Oil of Wintergreen may be used for children (T/F)
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FALSE
contains salicylate (Methyl Salicylate) |
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When applied to the skin, ______ stimulates the nerves for the perception of cold while depressing those nerves that percieve pain
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Menthol
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When used in topical preparations of 0.1 to 1%, menthol depresses sensory cutaneous receptors and acts as a __________
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Antipruritic
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When used in concentrations of 1.25-16%, Menthol acts as a ___________
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counterirritant
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T/F Camphor is an irritant
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True
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This external analgesic causes vasodilation
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Histamine Dihydrochloride
also... Methyl Nicotinate |
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Methyl Nicotinate is safe and effective counterirritant when used in a ___-____% concentration
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.025-.1%
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aka Volative Oil of Mustard
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Allyl Isothiocyanate
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What is the major ingredient in Capsicum preparations?
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Hot Pepper
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What Concentrations of Capsaicin are required for the relief of Rheum. Arthritis and diabetic Neuropathy?
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.025-.075%
(low dose) |
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T/F Aspercreme and Myoflex are the same product
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TRUE
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Asorbine Jr.
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Menthol 1.27% and plant extracts
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Aspercreme
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Trolamine Salicylate 10%
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Blue Star Ointment
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Camphor
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BenGay Regular Strength Cream
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Methyl Salicylate 15% Menthol 10%
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BenGay Ulta Strength Cream
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Methyl Salicylate 115%
Menthol 10% Camphor |
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Therapeutic Mineral Ice
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Menthol 2%
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Myoflex Cream
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Trolamine Salicylate 10%
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Zostrix Cream
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Capsaicin .025%
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Zostrix HP Cream
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Capsaicin .075%
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BenGay Pain Relieveing Patch
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Menthol 1.4%
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Icy Hot Sleeve
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Menthol 16%
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SALONPAS
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Camphor 1.2%
Menthol 5.7% Methyl Salicylate 6.3% |
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what is the normal Acid Mantle pH?
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4.5-5.5
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Which alcohol is cheaper, drys faster, has stonger bacteriocidal activity and is used more in hospitals?
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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What does "White Iodine" contain to make it colorless?
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AMMONIUM
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What does Betadine contain?
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Providone-Iodine
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Occlusions should be avoided when using this product...
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Betadine
(Povidone-Iodine) |
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BFI Powder Contains...
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Bismuth Formic Iodide
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Chorhexidine Gluconate contains..
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Hibiclens (4%) Hibistat (.5%)
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T/F Do NOT use Hydrogen Peroxide on healing tissue
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TRUE
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Can you use Hydrogen peroxide in the ear?
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NO!
will turn into water and swell tissue |
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This is a modified, dilute version of Clorox
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Dakin's Solution
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what is used in eyedrops?
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Benzalkonium Clhoride and Benzethonium Chloride
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this is a blader irrigant: (.25%)
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Acetic Acid
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This is an ALUMINUM product to be touched to bleeding area
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Styptic Pencil
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This is an antiseptic used in the mouth to treat Trush
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Gentian Violet
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black tarry substance for minor boyles
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Ichthammol
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what causes Athletes foot?
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Tinea Pedis
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What causes Ringworm of the scalp?
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Tinea Capitis
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what causes Jock itch?
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Tinea Cruris
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what causes ringworm of the body?
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Tinea Corporis
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What causes Nail Fungus?
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Tinea Unguium
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This is a yeast like fungus caused by Candida albicans
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Moniliasis (Candidaisis)
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(T/F) Tolnaftate is effective against Candida albicans
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FALSE!!!
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which product is active against T. Versicolor when absorbed into epithelial tissue?
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Selenium Sulfide
(Selson Blue) |
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this Rx drug only works against Candidaisis
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Mycostatin
(Nystatin) |
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Broad Spectrum Antifungals:
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Lamisil AT Terbinafine
Lotrimin AF Clotrimazole Micatin Miconazole Nizoral A/D Ketoconazole Lotrimin Ultra Butenafine HCL |
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This is a small viral tumor
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Molluscum Contagiosum
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What can physicians prescribe for the treatment of viral skin infections?
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Zovirax (Acyclovir)
Denavir (Penciclovir) Abreva 10% Docosanol |
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What is a counterirritant? How does it work
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relieves pain by stimulating cutaneous receptors to induce sensations such as cold, warmth and sometimes itching.
Distracts from deep pain |
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What is a Rubefacient?
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when applied, causes redness or erythema
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Does oil of Wintergreen contain a salicylate?
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YES!
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What strengths are camphor and methanol used for antipruritic and counterirritant
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Menthol:
A: .1-1% C: 1.25-16% Camphor A:.1-3# (TOXIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS!!) |
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how does Zostrix Work?
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Zostirx contains Capsaicin
Capsaicin depletes substance P |
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is Zostrix a salicylate?
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NO
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What are the % strengths of Both froms of Zostrix?
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Zostrix: Capsaicin .025%
Zostrix HP: Capsaicin .075% |
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What is found in Bengay Ultra that is not found in regular BenGay?
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Camphor
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Is myoflex a salicylate?
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YES
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________ increases hydration of the stratum corneum layer
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Occlusion
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Bacitracin is active against Gram __ organisms
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+
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Neomycin is active against gram __ organisms
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-
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Applied Topically, this antibiotic produces hypersensitivity in 5-8% of patients
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Neomycin
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what is the antibiotic combination widely accepted in use in dermatology?
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Neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin
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polymyxin B Sulfate is effective against Gram __ bacteria
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-
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This Topical Inti-infective is a Triple antibiotic
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Neosporin
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What is in Neosporin Cream vs Ointment?
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Cream: Neomycin, Polymyxin, Pramoxine
Ointment: Neomycin, Polymyxin, Pramoxine, Bacitracin |
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What is in Polysporin?
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Bacitracin and polymyxin
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Ethanol has good bactericidal activity in __% concentration but low bactericidal effect in __%
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70%, 80%
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Ethanol is aka
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Ethyl alcohol, EtOH
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This form of Alcohol contains denaturants
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Ethanol
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What is in Tucks pads?
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Ethanol, Witch Hazel 50%
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Which alcohol has stronger bactericidal activity?
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Isopropyl Alcohol
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which Alcohol has a lower surface tension and dries faster?
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Isopropyl -OH
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Which alcohol is used more in the hospital setting?
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Isopropyl -OH
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are denaturants added to Isopropyl OH?
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NO
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What does an astringent do?
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DRY
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What is in Iodine Tincture?
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2% Iodine
2.5% Sodium Iodide 50% Alcohol |
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How long should you use antifungals to avoid recurrence?
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3-4 wks
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how long is Lamisil AT used?
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7 days
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What 3 fungal infections do broad spectrum antifungal agents cover?
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common dermatophytes
Tinea Vericolor Candida albicans |
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How would you treat and counsel a patient with Tinea pedis?
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Has itchy feet
Keep area dry, change shoes and socks, Prescribe any Broad Spectrum Agent (Lamisil) |
