Transcript Chapter 48

Chapter 50
Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders
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Causes of Skin Lesions
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Acne vulgaris
Psoriasis
Eczema dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Drug-induced dermatitis
Burn infections
Viral infections
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Herpes simplex, herpes zoster
Fungal infections
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Tinea pedis, tinea capitis
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Types of Skin Lesions
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Macules
Papules
Vesicles
Plaques
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Acne Vulgaris
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Characteristics
Nonpharmacologic approach
Antiacne drugs
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Keratolytics
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Resorcinol
• Salicylic acid
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Acne Vulgaris (Cont.)
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Antiacne drugs
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Topical
• Tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova)
• Adapalene (Differin)
• Azelaic acid (Azelex)
• Tazarotene (Tazorac)
 Oral antibiotics
• Doxycycline
• Minocycline
• Tetracycline
• Erythromycin
 Topical glucocorticoids
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Acne Vulgaris (Cont.)
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Antiacne drugs
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Systemic: isotretinoin (Amnesteem)
• Side effects of isotretinoin
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Skin irritation, thrombocytopenia, nosebleeds, teratogenic
effects
• Monitoring of blood work
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iPLEDGE
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Risk management program for isotretinoin
Includes implications for
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Patient
Health care provider
Pharmacist
Wholesaler
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Psoriasis
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Characteristics
Psoriasis drug treatment
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Topical: Salicylic acid, sulfur, topical
glucocorticoids, anthralin (Psoriatec), calcipotriene
(Dovonex), tazarotene (Tazorac), and coal tar
(Scytera)
Ultraviolet light
Systemic: Methotrexate
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Psoriasis (Cont.)
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Biologic agents
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Alefacept (Amevive)
Etanercept (Enbrel)
Infliximab (Remicade)
Adalimumab (Humira)
Ustekinumab (Stelara)
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Verruca Vulgaris (Warts)
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Characteristics
Drugs for treatment
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Salicylic acid
Podophyllum resin
Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara)
Podofilox (Condylox)
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Nursing Process: Acne Vulgaris and
Psoriasis
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Assessment
Nursing diagnosis
Planning
Nursing interventions
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Patient teaching
Cultural considerations
Evaluation
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Drug-Induced Dermatitis
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Characteristics
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Rash, urticaria, papules, and vesicles
Life-threatening: erythema multiforme (red blisters
over a large portion of the body), StevensJohnson syndrome (large blisters in the oral and
anogenital mucosa, pharynx, eyes, and viscera),
toxic epidermal necrolysis (widespread
detachment of the epidermis from underlying skin
layers)
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Drug-Induced Dermatitis (Cont.)
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Etiology
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Penicillin hypersensitivity
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)
Exfoliative dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis
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Characteristics
Causes
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Chemical: cosmetics, perfume
Plants: poison ivy
Nonpharmacologic measures
Pharmacologic measures
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Burow’s solution (aluminum acetate)
Calamine lotion
Glucocorticoid ointments, creams, or gels
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Impetigo
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Etiology
Population affected
Treatment
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Topical
Systemic
• Mupirocin (Bactroban)
• Retapamulin (Altabax)
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Hair Loss and Baldness
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Etiology
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Family history
Aging
Drug-induced
Febrile illnesses
Pregnancy
Myxedema
Treatment
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Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar)
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Sunscreens
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Categories of sunscreen
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Chemical
Physical
Sun protective factor (SPF)
UVB radiation
Preventive measures
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Burns and Burn Preparations
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Degrees of burns
Topical drugs for burns
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Mafenide (Sulfamylon Cream)
• Side effects/adverse reactions
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Burning sensations, blistering, superinfection, acidosis
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
• Side effects
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Skin discoloration
Silver nitrate 0.5% solution
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Nursing Process: Burns
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Assessment
Nursing diagnoses
Planning
Nursing interventions
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Patient teaching
Cultural considerations
Evaluation
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Practice Question #1
Finasteride (Propecia) is used to treat male
pattern baldness. The nurse knows that in
higher doses, the drug is used to treat which
condition?
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Gastroesophageal reflux
Migraine headache
Impotence
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Practice Question #2
A patient is ordered to receive isotretinoin
(Amnesteem) for acne vulgaris. What is
considered priority information in teaching
this patient?
A. Good skin hygiene
B. Optimal nutritional practices
C. Contraception or abstinence from sexual
intercourse
D. Methods to avoid infection
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Practice Question #3
A patient is admitted to the emergency
department with a burn that consists of
pearly white skin with areas that are
charred. The patient is not in pain. The
nurse documents the burn as
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superficial epidermal.
partial thickness superficial.
deep thickness.
full thickness.
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Practice Question #4
Patients receiving extensive amounts of
mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon Cream) for
the treatment of burns are most at risk for
the development of which imbalance?
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Hypomagnesemia
Metabolic acidosis
Respiratory acidosis
Hypocalcemia
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Practice Question #5
Which medication does the nurse anticipate
administering to a patient with venereal warts?
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Salicylic acid
Podophyllum resin
Etanercept
Anthralin
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