Milady Advanced Esthetics Chapter 15 Pharmacology for Estheticians (Test Highlights) Q&A

The FDA's New Drug Application (NDA) process regulates what? Prescription Drug What does the Subscription section of a Prescription contain? dispensing directions to the pharmacist. including compounding instructions or quantities. What does the medical term "P.C." mean for prescriptions? take After Meals ( Post Cibum) What does the medical term "Q.D." mean for prescriptions? take Once a Day (Quaque Die) what are frequent photosensitizing medications? SSRI - depression anxiety Antibiotics Blood Pressure medications Acutane What do Antiarrhythmics Drugs do? controls heart beat What do Antihypertensives do? lower BP What do Cytotoxins do? Kill Cancer What do Hypoglycemics do? reduce blood glucose What are two examples of Antidepressants? prozac & zoloft What do Antifungals do? teat Tinea Infections and Cutaneous Candidiasis What is a common Proton Pump Inhibitor? Pravacid - treating gastric disorders What is an example of a progesterone therapy, and what does it cause? Estradiol & Progesterone causes: dark patches on exposed skin (melasma) What do Triphasic Pills do? they gradually increase the dose of estrogen during the cycle What is an example of an ANtihyperlipidimics (lipid lowering? Lipitor What are Antiplatelet Drugs? drugs that prevent platelets from developing clots in the arteries veins and heart after surgery. How do Βeta blocker work? decreasing heart rate what are side effects of Nitrates yellowing of skin contact dermatitis blu colored lips What is a common Antihistamine? Cetitizine (zyrtec) What is a Peptic Ulcer? a hole in the lining of the stomach, duodonem, or esophagus AKA: gastric ulcer, duodonal ulcer, esophageal ulcer What is a skin side effect of Antidiarrheals? flushing What are side effects of 5-HT3 Antagonists? prevents nausea and vomiting What is the most common type of mental illness in the US? anxiety disorders What skin side effect can antidepressants are? itching What are anticonvulsants / anti epileptics? drugs to reduce the frequency and severity of seizures What are the two main groups of bacteria? Gram Positive & Gram Negaive What is one example of an Anti Acne Medication Isotrentinoin (accurate) What is a symptom of Antiretrovirals pruritus (itching) because fungi don't need light where do they like to grow on the body? between toes under nails scalp What does Systemic Mycoses effect? internal organs What is Osteroperosis? a disease where bone density is lost How does Calcium and Vitamin D intake effect the likelyhood . development of Osteoporosis? poor bone growth is related to less calcium and vitamin d what medications are for Rheumatoid Arthritis? Gengraf or Neoral Plaquenil Remicade What skin side effects can Corticosteroids cause? Facial edema hirusitism loss of pigment