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common skin diseases
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dermatitis, eczema, acne, urticaria, psoriasis, viral warts, skin cancer, fungal infxn
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vehicles of derm meds
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baths, lotions, gels, powders, pastes, creams, oinments
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choice of vehicle depends on
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solubility of drug; ability to hydrate stratum conreum; stability of drug vehicle, ability to retard evaporation from the skin
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baths are ________ soluble, _______solutions that sooth the ___________.
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completley water soluble; colloidal; skin
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the ________ pressure of these preparations is high, so it draws _________ from the tissue.
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oncotic; water;
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they are good for swollen tissue to reduce _________
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swelling
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baths do not achieve good _______ absorption
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systemic
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Lotions are mostly _______, they ________ giving skin a cooling action, which causes __________ that decreases inflammaiton
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water; evaporate; vasoconstriction
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lotions do not _______ the stratum corneum adn are not good for _________ absorption
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hydrate; systemic
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gels are semi-solid _____ solns and ______. They contain ______. They enhance absorption through the ______
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colloidal; suspensions; alcohol; skin
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gels are a cros btwn a _____ and a tincture
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bath
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powders are used to _____ an area esp a weepy wound. They absorb _______.
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dry; water
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powders cause _____ that can prevent ________
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crusting; infxn
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care must be taken to avoid ________ of small particles of powder
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aspiration
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caution should be used when using _________ as it can cause a __________ infxn
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corn starch; yeast
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pastes are thick _______ that contains _______. They are very _______.
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ointments; poweder; adhesive
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They are ideally used when ______ is wanted, as no extra ________ is wanted
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adherency; dressing
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the two types of creams are _______ and __________
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oil in water and water in oil
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Oil in water mixes with ______ discharges and is ______, which is good when daily debridment is needed
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serous; washable
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water in oil is a good vehicle for _____ soluble substances. It is used when you want _______ drug to cross the ______ into _______ circulation.
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fat; active; skin; systemic
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ointments are ______ soluble and improve ________ of drugs because it ______ the skin an example is _______
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water; penetration; hydrates; polyethylene glycol (PEG)
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ointments that are ________ agents, mix with water and ________, allowing active drug to get ______ the exudate
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emulsifying; exudates; below
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non-emulsifying ointments work as ________ dressing and enhance __________. water will not mix or ______, which increases ______ of the skin, which is important when trying to get across the _________
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occlusive; hydration; escape; hydration; skin
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causes of eczema and dermatitis are
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irritants and allergens; infxns (may be a sign of systemic illness); drugs (allergic rxn); environmental factors (toxins); local factors (venous stasis)
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eczema and dermatitis txs include _________ which reduces skin water loss, ________ that decrease inflammation, and ________ for secondary infections
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ointments; glucocorticoids; antibiotics
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__________ is a cream that inhibits inflammatory cytokine release (antiinflammatory)
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elidel cream
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it has minimal systemic _______
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immunosuppression
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its indicated for _______ dermatitis and _______ dermatitis, and is an alternative to __________
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atopic; contact; corticosteroids
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________ is the most common dermatologic problem we will treat in family practice
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acne
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acne presents in
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comedones; papules; pustules; nodules; cysts; scars
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organisms responsible for acne are
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propionibacterium acnes; staph
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systemic ______ and OCP can cause acne secondary to _______ stimulation of ________glands
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cS; androgenic; sebaceous
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acne tx include what classes
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keratolytics and antibacterial
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examples of keratolytics which ____ up keratin ____ are
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dry; plugs; benzoyl peroxide, selenium sulfide
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strengths of benzoyl peroxide are ___, ____, _____ percent and are available _____
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5; 10; 15; otc
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The keratolytics that are available only by perscription
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Tretinoin (retin -A) and Isotretinoin (accutane)
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these meds are all
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retinoic acid derivatives that decreases the size of keratin plugs and prevents them
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Retin-A is a ______ preparation, in the form of ____ and _____
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topical; cream; gel
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accutane is administered
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po
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accutane is on a ________ disribution system. It is a _______ drug, so care must be taken to prevent ________
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restricted; teratogenic; pregnancy
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accuate is good for ________ distribution of acne, but has ________ and ________side effects
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wide; gi; psychiatric (? increased suicide)
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antibiotics treatments are administered
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topically and orally
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Topical ance abtx include _____, ________, and ______ which are the ________ of acne tx
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ees; clindamycin; azelaic acid (Azelec, Finacea); mainstay
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oral abtx is used mostly with ________ acne and is used at a lower ______ than when tx an URI
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cystic; dose
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examples of oral acne tx are
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tetracycline (doxycycline) and ees
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use of systemic abtx increase the chance for ______ infxn. If using systemic abtx use antibiotic from a _______ _______ to tx an URI
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superinfxn, different class.
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_________ and _________ are used in the tx of rosacea and are use ________ only
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Azelaic acid; metronidazole; topically
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psoriasis is a ________ disorder that causes ________ skin plaques with __________ infiltrates in the dermis, which is believed to be caused by an _________ response
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hyperproliferative; thickened; inflammatory; immune
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psoriasis tx is ______ and ______
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topical and systemic
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topical tx of psoriasis are
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keratolytics (benzoyl peroxide/sillium sulfate); coal tar; CS
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systemic tx of psoriasis are
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CS (tx infiltrates in the dermis); methotrexate (chemo agent prevents skin cell division); hydroxyurea (chemo); cyclosporin (antirejection med; leaves vulnerable to opportunisitic dz) (need prophylaxis for CMV) infliximab (Remicade) (see an increase in malignancy)
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classification of glucocorticosteroids are
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mild; moderate; potent; very potent
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only ____ is used on the face
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mild
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examples of glucocorticoids are
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hydrocortisone; (eczema); triamcinolone (lotion, cream, ointment, (moderate)); desonide (potent); Mometasone (very potent)
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sunscreens filter _____ and ____ and are classified as
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UVA; UVB; mild (<10); moderate (10-15); strong (>15)
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________ is the only sunscreen that is completely obstructive
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zinc
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systemic tx for psoriasis include
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corticosteroids; methotrexate; hydoxyurea; clycosporin; infliximab (Remicade)
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CS tx ________ in dermis; methotrexate is a ___ drug that prevents ______ of skin cells
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infiltrates; chemo; divsion
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cycloporin is a _______ drug that decreases infiltration of _______ cells. One must be cautions as this make one suseptable to ______ dz
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immunosuppresant; inflammatory; opportunistic
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Infliximab (Remicade)is a _______ anitbody that is given via ___. Another med of this type is ______ which can be given at ________
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moniclodal; IV; Enbrel; home
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levels of CS are
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mild; moderate; potent; very potent
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Use only ____ CS on the face
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mild
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examples of CS are
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hydrocortisone (mild); triamcinolone (moderate); desonide (potent); mometasone (very potent)
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chilren never get more than ____ CS
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moderate
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sunscreens: mild ____; moderate _____; strong _____; ____ is completely obstructive
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<10; 10-15; >15; zinc
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Tx of lice is _________. for hair infestation, apply and leave for _____ minutes repeat in _______, use a ___ ____ _____ to remove nits
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permethrin (Nix, RID); 10; one week; fine tooth comb
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Tx of scabies is ______. Apply to skinadn leave for ____-____ hours; repeat in ____
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permethrin (Elimite); 8-14 hours; 14 days
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side effects of antiparasitic tx are:
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edema; stinging; erythema; rash
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Tx for hair loss include
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Minoxidil (Rogaine); Finestaride (Propecia)
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Rogaine is a __________, who's effects are not ______ or _______; Finestaride is a __________
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vasodilator; predictable; permanent; dihydrotestosterone inhibitor
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topical tx for fungal skin infections include
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clotrimazole (mycelex); miconazole (monistat); terbinafine (Lamisil); ketoconazole (nizoral); tolnalfate (Tinactin); nystatin (mycostatin)
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_______ and _________ are the oldest tx
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clotrimazole; miconazole
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Terbinafine (Lamisil) route of admin is
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po
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ketoconazole is avaialbe as a
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lotion; cream; shampoo
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tolnaftate (Tinactin) is used to moslty tx
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athletes foot
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nystatin (mycostatin) good to tx
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yeast associated with diaper rash
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systemic fungal tx include
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ketoconazole (nizoral); itraconazole (sporanox)' terinafine (lamisil); griseofulvin(Grisactin)
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ketoconazole (nizoral) is administered via
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injection; po
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itraconazole is avialbe via
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po
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Lamisil is the only one safe to tx _________ and is less _______ than griseofulvin
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onchomhycosis; hepatotoxic
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Grisefulvin is very
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hepatotoxic
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