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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 2
12/14/2011

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Term
lindane(Kwell), crotamiton(Eurax), permethrin (Nix)
Definition
three medications used to kill scabies
Term
10 minutes
Definition
permethrin(Nix) should be washed off the hair or body in _______
Term
lindane(Kwell), permethrin (Nix), malathion, pyrethrin
Definition
four medications used to kill lice
Term
lindane(kwell)
Definition
_____ is no longer the drug of choice for lice and scabies due to serious side effects
Term
siezures, restless, n/v, eczematous lesions
Definition
4 s/e of anti-parasitic medications
Term
benzocaine(Solarcaine)
Definition
sunburn medication that interferes with Sulfa drug's effectiveness
Term
benzocaine(Solarcaine), dibucaine(Nupercainal), tetracaine(pontacaine)
Definition
three medications used to decrease discomfort of sunburn
Term
Rosacea
Definition
skin inflammation without pustules
Term
doxycycline - tetracycline - monocylcline
Definition
three antibiotics used to treat acne
Term
Estinyl
Definition
oral contraceptive sometimes prescribed for acne
Term
retinoids
Definition
Vitamin A compounds used to treat acne
Term
oil production - clogged pores
Definition
retinoids function to reduce _____ and decreases ______
Term
atopic dermatitis
Definition
another name for eczema
Term
eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Definition
inflammation, itch, rash, thick/leathery skin with blisters, clear fluid filled
Term
seborrheic dermatitis
Definition
condition caused by overactive oil glands, newborns, teens
Term
stasis dermatitis
Definition
skin condition in the lower extremities of older women from poor venous circulation
Term
4
Definition
there are ___ levels of eczema agents
Term
hydrocortisone (cortaid, Synacort)
Definition
drug of choice for eczema
Term
emollients - topical glucocorticoids - immunosuppressants
Definition
three type of drugs used in combination to treat psoriasis
Term
Soriatene - Tegison
Definition
two systemic retinoids used to treat psoriasis
Term
food - enhance absorption
Definition
Soriatene and Tegison (for psoriasis) should be taken with _____ to ______ _______
Term
liver, retinal disease, CAD
Definition
Soriatene and Tegison(for psoriasis) should be used cautiously with (3)
Term
parasthesia, back pain, myalgia, hot flashes, increase appetite, depression, suicidal, insomnia, dry mouth, blurred vision, skin peeling, rash, skin atrophy
Definition
adverse effects of systemic psoriasis meds
Term
2-3 months
Definition
it takes ____ to see effects of systemic psoriasis meds
Term
alcohol
Definition
no _____ can be consumed with systemic psoriasis meds
Term
donate blood
Definition
a pt can not ____ ___ for 3 years after taking systemic psoriasis meds
Term
1 month - 3 years
Definition
pts must use two forms of contraceptives for _____ before and ____ after systemic psoriasis meds due to teratogenic effects
Term
irritation
Definition
most common cause of contact dermatitis
Term
photosensativity
Definition
major s/e of tetracycline
Term
increases
Definition
tetracycline _________ the effects of oral anitcoagulants
Term
decreases
Definition
tetracylcine ________ the effects of oral contraceptives
Term
antacids
Definition
______ decrease the absorption of tetracyclines
Term
methotrexate
Definition
anticancer drug that may be prescribed to control severe psoriasis
Term
Burow's solution, calamine, benadryl
Definition
three medications used to treat contact dermatitis
Term
aluminum acetate solution
Definition
another name of Burow's solution
Term
Decadron - Artistocort
Definition
two antipruritics used to treat contact dermatitis
Term
Enbrel - Protopic
Definition
two drugs used to treat psoriasis
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