Skin
2 agents that further irritate contact dermatitis
propylene glycol, lactic acid, and salicylic acid
OTC product for Pediculosis kills live lice but not unhatched eggs
Permethrin (Nix)
True or false. Condoms are a 100% effective method at preventing pregnancy and STIs.
False
Prostaglandin levels are _______ as high in women with dysmenorrhea.
Twice
one of the main characteristics/signs that distinguishes VVC from BV and trichomoniasis
Absence of vaginal discharge odor
age range and weight is required to be eligible for pyrantel pamoate use
aged 2 and up and at least 25lbs
type or class of drugs of Burrows solution
astringent
type of condom is intended for pregnancy prevention ONLY (NOT for STI prevention)
Lamb cecum condoms
condition that can manifest as high fever, hypotension, and mental confusion associated with extended tampon use
TSS
health problems are associated with Trichomoniasis and Bacterial Vaginosis?
PID
preterm Birth
facilitating transmission of HIV
requires consult with PCP- cannot be self-treated with OTC
non-pharm treatment for insect bite relief
ice
referral should occur if involvement of greater than _____% of skin surface in irritant contact dermatitis
10%
Active ingredient found in all U.S. vaginal spermicide products
Nonoxynol-9
the name for the condition for the severe form of PMS
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
3 Exclusions for self-treatment of VVC
pregnancy
girls ‹ 12 years of age
concurrent symptoms: fever or pain in the pelvic area, lower abdomen, back, or shoulder
medications that can predispose to VVC: corticosteroids, antineoplastics
medical disorders that can predispose to VVC: diabetes, HIV infection
Recurrent VVC ( greater than 3 vaginal infections per year or vaginal infection in past 2 months)
pt's first vulvovaginal episode
Where is the thickest skin on the body located
palms and soles
key the KEY to treating dandruff with shampoo
contact time- 5 minutes
MOA of Levonorgestrel (Plan B)
Prevents or delays ovulation (thickens cervical mucus)
3 non-pharmacological approaches to treat primary dysmenorrhea
Heat, exercise, stop smoking, increasing omega-3 fatty acids intake/fish oil supplement
2 OTC drugs used for treatment of VVC
Tioconazole
Miconazole
Clotrimazole
What are two disease states that can cause dry/itchy skin but not be treated with OTC products
kidney disease, lymphoma, shingles, and scabies
RX and OTC strengths for selenium sulfide
RX is 2.5% and OTC is 1%
Per OTC labeling, emergency contraception (levonorgestrel) should be taken within ____________ after unprotected intercourse?
72hrs
NOTE - Studies show that EC may be effective up to 5 days after.
the 4 non-prescription treatments for PMS
elemental calcium, vitamin D, magnesium pyrrolidone, pyridoxine
lactobacillus, tea tree oil, eating yogurt, boric acid, gentian violet