Transcript Chapter 48
Chapter 50
Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders
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Causes of Skin Lesions
Acne vulgaris
Psoriasis
Eczema dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Drug-induced dermatitis
Burn infections
Viral infections
Herpes simplex, herpes zoster
Fungal infections
Tinea pedis, tinea capitis
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Types of Skin Lesions
Macules
Papules
Vesicles
Plaques
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Acne Vulgaris
Characteristics
Nonpharmacologic approach
Antiacne drugs
Keratolytics
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Resorcinol
• Salicylic acid
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Acne Vulgaris (Cont.)
Antiacne drugs
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.)
Antiacne drugs
Systemic: isotretinoin (Amnesteem)
• Side effects of isotretinoin
Skin irritation, thrombocytopenia, nosebleeds, teratogenic
effects
• Monitoring of blood work
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iPLEDGE
Risk management program for isotretinoin
Includes implications for
Patient
Health care provider
Pharmacist
Wholesaler
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Psoriasis
Characteristics
Psoriasis drug treatment
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.)
Biologic agents
Alefacept (Amevive)
Etanercept (Enbrel)
Infliximab (Remicade)
Adalimumab (Humira)
Ustekinumab (Stelara)
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Verruca Vulgaris (Warts)
Characteristics
Drugs for treatment
Salicylic acid
Podophyllum resin
Imiquimod (Aldara, Zyclara)
Podofilox (Condylox)
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Nursing Process: Acne Vulgaris and
Psoriasis
Assessment
Nursing diagnosis
Planning
Nursing interventions
Patient teaching
Cultural considerations
Evaluation
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Drug-Induced Dermatitis
Characteristics
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.)
Etiology
Penicillin hypersensitivity
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)
Exfoliative dermatitis
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Contact Dermatitis
Characteristics
Causes
Chemical: cosmetics, perfume
Plants: poison ivy
Nonpharmacologic measures
Pharmacologic measures
Burow’s solution (aluminum acetate)
Calamine lotion
Glucocorticoid ointments, creams, or gels
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Impetigo
Etiology
Population affected
Treatment
Topical
Systemic
• Mupirocin (Bactroban)
• Retapamulin (Altabax)
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Hair Loss and Baldness
Etiology
Family history
Aging
Drug-induced
Febrile illnesses
Pregnancy
Myxedema
Treatment
Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar)
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Sunscreens
Categories of sunscreen
Chemical
Physical
Sun protective factor (SPF)
UVB radiation
Preventive measures
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Burns and Burn Preparations
Degrees of burns
Topical drugs for burns
Mafenide (Sulfamylon Cream)
• Side effects/adverse reactions
Burning sensations, blistering, superinfection, acidosis
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)
• Side effects
Skin discoloration
Silver nitrate 0.5% solution
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Nursing Process: Burns
Assessment
Nursing diagnoses
Planning
Nursing interventions
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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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
A.
B.
C.
D.
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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Salicylic acid
Podophyllum resin
Etanercept
Anthralin
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