GIT
To what class of drugs does omeprazole belong?
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI's)
Name a highly infectious bacterial infection that commonly affects children
Impetigo
What is the most commonly used treatment for scabies?
Benzyl Benzoate
For treatment of a first degree burn,what is the very first thing you should do?
Run it under cold water
Drugs that neutralize stomach acid are known as?
Antacids
A fungal infection of the groin which is very itchy is also known as......
Tinea Cruris /Jock itch
Why is it not advisable to use antihistamines long term?
Desensitization
What rule is used to estimate the % of burned area?
The "rule of nines"
How do H2 Receptor antagonists work?
Reduce acid production
What drug would you use to treat Candida Albicans?
Nystatin
Give 2 examples of counter irritants
Camphor
Menthol
Methyl salicylate
Peppermint or clove
why should local anaesthetics not be used for treating burns?
May delay seeking treatment from doctor
What bacteria is commonly responsible for PUD?
Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori)
Explain why antibiotics would be effective for treating erysipelas but not herpes zoster
Eryisepelas is bacterial and herpes is viral,therefore antibiotic is ineffective when treating viral infections
How long does it take for signs & symptoms of scabies to show in previously unaffected individuals?
1 month / 30 days
What layers of skin are involved in a second degree burn
Epidermis and Dermis
List 3 pharmacological treatment options for treating GERD
1. Antacids
2. PPI's
3. H2 Receptor antagonists
Classify the following as either bacterial ; Fungal ; or viral
1.Furuncle
2.Candida Albicans
3.Herpes Zoster
4. Folliculitis
1. Bacterial
2. Fungal
3. Viral
4. Bacterial
When would you use a skin protectant such as zinc oxide or calamine in insect bite/stings?
when there is weeping oozing/to dry it up
List the 3 zones of a burn
1.Zone of coagulation
2.Zone of stasis
3.Zone of Hyperemia