click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Pharm Lesson 6
The following are activities related to the key terms for the chapter.
Question | Answer |
---|---|
Antifungals | Medications used in the treatment of candidal and other specific susceptible fungi |
Antipruritic | Products applied topically to alleviate itching |
Antiseptics | Substances that inhibit the growth of bacteria |
Antiviral | Medications used to treat viruses, for example, HIV and herpes |
Bactericidal | Destroying bacteria |
Emollient | Medication used topically to protect or soothe minor dermatological conditions, such as diaper rash, abrasions, and minor burns |
Enzymatics | Agents that promote the removal of necrotic or fibrous tissue |
Keratolytic | An agent that promotes loosening or scaling of the outer layer of the skin |
Protectants | Medication used topically to protect or soothe minor dermatological conditions such as diaper rash, abrasions, and minor burns |