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Advanced Pharm

Adv Pharm YBI Chapter 22 Terms

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What is an agent that reduces, prevents, or inhibits the growth of microbial flora of the skin and mucous membranes without necessarily killing them? Antiseptic
What pertains to destruction of bacteria? Bactericidal agent
What inhibits or retards the growth of bacteria? Bacteriostatic agent
What is a method of cleansing the body or its parts or treating the body therapeutically with a cleansing agent? Bath
What agent decreases the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects and prevents infection by killing bacteria on inanimate surfaces? Disinfectant/germicidal agent
What agent softens and soothes the surface to which it is applied, usually the skin? Emollient
What agent causes or promotes the shedding of the skin? Keratolytic
What is a medication that combines oil, soap, water, or alcohol and is placed on the skin to produce heat? Liniment
What is a free-flowing liquid or formulation with ingredients suspended in water, for application on the skin? Lotion
What is an agent that kills lice? Pediculicide
What is abnormal response to exposure to light, specifically on exposure to sunlight or equivalent? Photosensitivity
What is an agent used as soap to remove debris, bacteria, and waste products from the skin? Skin cleanser
What is an inactive agent that carries an active medicinal ingredient? Vehicle
What is an enzyme that helps break down proteins into usable peptides? Proteolytic enzyme
What is tough protein substance in the hair, nails, and stratum corneum? Keratin
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