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Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach 10th Ed., McCuistion | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Skin Anatomy
- Characteristics
- Epidermis
- Keratinocytes
- Melanocytes
- Dendritic Cells
- Merkel Cells
- Dermis
- Sweat Glands
- Hair Follicles
- Sebaceous Glands
- Hypodermis
3 mins
Skin Functions
- Characteristics
- Thermoregulation
- Protection
- Innate Immune Protection
- Synthesize Vitamin D
- Water and Salt Excretion
- Dilated Capillaries are a Blood Reservoir
2 mins
Tetracyclines Overview
- End in "-cycline"
- Mechanism of Action
- Bacteriostatic
- Indications
- Infectious Diseases
- Acne
- Periodontal Disease
- Nursing Considerations
- Avoid Milk, Antacids, Iron
- Sunlight Protection
1 min
Clindamycin
- Mechanism
- Bacteriostatic
- Binds 50S Ribosomal Subunit
- Indications
- Gram-Positive Infections
- Anaerobic Infections
- Side Effects
- Rash
- Pseudomembranous Colitis
- C. Difficile (Associated Diarrhea)
- Arrhythmias
- Blood Dyscrasias
- Considerations
- Monitor for Diarrhea
3 mins
Psoriasis
- Presentation
- Epidermal Hyperproliferation Keratinocytes
- Defined Red Salmon Plaques
- Silvery Scales
- Extensor Surfaces
- Bleeding when Removed
- Auspitz Sign
- Pruritus
- Nail Changes
- Histological Finding
- Munro Microabscesses
- Nucleated Cells in Stratum Corneum
- Treatment
- Retinoids
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Tar
- Immunosuppressants
2 mins
Methotrexate
- Indications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cancer
- Medical Abortion
- Mechanism
- Folic Acid Analog
- Inhibits Dihydrofolate Reductase
- Side Effects
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Myelosuppression is Treated with Leucovorin Rescue (Folinic Acid)
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Teratogenic
- Mucositis
2 mins
Burns Assessment
- Stage and Extent of Burn
- Dyspnea
- Singed Nasal Hairs
- Pain
- Initial Decrease Urinary Output
- Paralytic Ileus
- Signs of Inadequate Hydration
- Shock
- Hypothermia
- Hyperkalemia
2 mins
Types of Burns
- Superficial Thickness
- Sunburn
- Superficial Partial Thickness
- Blisters
- Blanching
- Deep Partial Thickness
- Little or Non-blanching
- Full Thickness
- Waxy White, Yellow or Black
- Decreased Pain
2 mins
Burns Interventions
- Ensure Airway Patency
- O2
- IV Fluid Replacement
- Dry Sterile Dressing
- Debridement
- Elevate Burned Limbs
- Analgesics
- Silver Sulfadiazine
- Escharotomy
2 mins
Silver Sulfadiazine (Silvadene) and Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon)
- Mechanism
- Topical Antimicrobial
- Indications
- Burns
- Open Wound Care
- Side Effects
- Mafenide
- Pain
- Acidosis
- Considerations
- Administer Analgesic Prior to Wound Care
1 min
Rosacea
- Characteristics
- Episodes Provoked by Alcohol, Heat, or Emotions
- Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea
- Facial Flushing and Telangiectasias
- Sun Protection
- Topical Brimonidine
- Papulopustular Rosacea
- Papules and Pustules
- Topical Metronidazole
- Phymatous Rosacea
- Rhinophyma
- Laser Ablation
- Considerations
- Avoid Triggers
2 mins
Acne Vulgaris Presentation and Pathophysiology
- Presentation
- Papules/Comedones in Mild Cases
- Blackheads Open, Whiteheads Closed
- Pustules in Mild-Moderate Cases
- Nodules/Cysts in Severe Cases
- Pathophysiology
- Inflammation at Hair Follicle/Sebaceous Gland
- Increased Androgens
- Colonization by Cutibacterium Acnes
3 mins
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