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CH 27
dermatologic system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |