Topical Anti-Infectives: Antibiotics and Antifungals
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What is the primary mechanism of action of topical antifungal medications?

  • Inhibiting the growth of fungi (correct)
  • Preventing the spread of bacteria
  • Reducing inflammation in the skin
  • Exerting a systemic effect on the immune system

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of topical antibacterial medications?

  • Direct local effect on specific microorganisms
  • Systemic effect on the immune system (correct)
  • Bactericidal effect
  • Bacteriostatic effect

    • What is the primary use of topical antiviral medications?

  • To reduce inflammation in the skin
  • To prevent superficial bacterial infections
  • To treat superficial viral infections (correct)
  • To treat superficial fungal infections

    • What is the primary mechanism of action of topical antiseptic medications?

    <p>Not well understood, but affects a variety of microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an adverse reaction of topical antiseptic medications?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between antiseptic and germicidal medications?

    <p>Antiseptics slow or prevent the growth of microorganisms, while germicides kill microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of topical antiseptic medications?

    <p>To reduce the number of microbes on the skin surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of topical anti-infective medication?

    <p>Topical antipsoriatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of antipsoriatics drugs?

    <p>Helps to remove the plaques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of topical local anesthetics?

    <p>To relieve itching and pain of minor burns, fungus infection and insect bites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse reaction of topical enzymes?

    <p>Mild and transient pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of topical local anesthetics?

    <p>Temporarily inhibit the conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerve fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse reaction of antipsoriatics?

    <p>Burning sensation, itching and skin irritation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of topical enzymes?

    <p>To help in removal of dead soft tissues form the wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse reaction of topical local anesthetics?

    <p>Local irritation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of topical antipsoriatics?

    <p>Helps to remove the plaques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse reaction of topical enzymes?

    <p>Mild and transient pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of antipsoriatics?

    <p>To treat psoriasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the epidermis in the human skin?

    <p>To form a barrier between the external and internal environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of topical anti-infective?

    <p>Local Anesthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between antiseptics and germicides?

    <p>Antiseptics are used to prevent skin infections, while germicides are used to treat them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of topical antipsoriatics?

    <p>To treat skin diseases such as psoriasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a topical enzyme?

    <p>Papain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of local anesthetics?

    <p>To numb a specific area of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between topical antiseptics and topical germicides?

    <p>Topical antiseptics are used to prevent skin infections, while topical germicides are used to treat them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of topical anti-infective?

    <p>Antiseptic</p> Signup and view all the answers

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