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CH 27
dermatologic system
Question | Answer |
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Dermatophytosis | any infection of the skin, hair, or nails caused by fungus. (dermatophyte) |
True or False are warts contagious? | Yes, True! |
What's the generic name for Silvadene? Dx: burn wound infection | silver sulfadiazene Aux label: avoid contact with eyes; For topical use only |
What's the term for a fungal infection of the nails? | Onychomycosis |
What does the oral dosage form of terbinafine treat? | Onychomycosis Brand name: Lamisil |
Fluconazole and ketoconazole are ...? | Oral Antifungals |
The vitamin D analog calcipotriene (Dovonex) is indicated for...? | Psoriasis |
Valtrex (valacyclovir) can be used to treat..? | Shingles and herpes zoster |
retapamulin Dx: Impetigo | Altabax Roa: Topical Apply thin layer to Affected Area bid X5D |
What's the difference between Lamisil* and Lamisil AT* | Lamisil AT* is for Athlete's Foot Lamisil * is for Onychomycosis |
fluorouracil can be used for ....? | Resistant plantar warts Carac* , Efudex* |
Compound W (salicylic acid OTC) is indicated for..? | common warts |
Protopic is the brand name for which medication? Dx: Eczema | tacrolimus TC: Topical calcineurin inhibitor |
What's the generic name for Zovirax*? Dx: Shingles & Chickenpox | acyclovir |
imiquimod | Aldara |
podofilox Dx: Genital warts | Condylox |
What are the symptoms of impetigo? | thick yellow crust, itchy, oozing, and blistering |
What's one TC that can be used to treat Impetigo | Topical and oral antibiotics |
Define Xerosis | dry skin |
pimecrolimus Dx: Eczema | Elidel TC: Calcineurin Inhibitor |
tacrolimus Dx: Eczema **Prophylactic of organ transplant rejection as Prograf*, Envarsus XL* | Protopic TC: cacineurin inhibitor |
What are two Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors used in the Tx of Psoriasis? | etanercept (Enbrel) infliximab (Remicade) |
salicylic acid is used in the TX of..? | Mild acne |
Aux label for Caldryl? Dx: Urticaria (hives, itching) | Shake well before use Avoid contact with eyes calamine 8% and pramoxine HCl 1% OTC |
What’s the medical terms for Athlete’s foot? | Tinea pedis |