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Medical Term Ch 5
Integumentary System - Drugs Used To Treat Skin Disorders
Question | Answer |
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antifungals | alter the cell or wall of fungi or disrupt enzyme activity, resulting in cell death. nystatin=Mycostatin, Nyston itraconazole=Sporanox |
antihistamines | inhibit allergic reactions of inflammation, redness, and itching caused by the release of a histamine. diphenhydramine=Benadryl loratadine=Claritin |
antiseptics | topically applied agents that inhibit growth of bacteria, thus preventing infection in cuts, scratches, and surgical incisions. ethyl or isoproply alcohol hydrogen peroside |
corticosteroids | decrease inflammation and itching by suppressing the immune systems inflammatory response to tissue damage. hydrocortisone=Certacort, Cortaid triamcinolone=Azmacor, Kenalog |
keratolytics | destroy and soften the outter layer of skin so that is is sloughed off or shed. tretinoin=Retin-A, Vesanoid |
parasiticides | kill insect parasites, such as mites and lice. lindane=Kwell, Thion permethrin=Nix |
protectives | cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin lotions=Cetaphil moisturizing lotion ointments=Vaseline |
topical anesthetics | block sensation of pain by numbing the skin layers and mucous membranes. lidocaine=Xylocaine procaine=Novacain |