| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Creams | semisolid emulsions containing medicanal agents for external application |
| Lotions | aqueous preparations that contain suspened materials; shouls be gently patted on skin |
| Ointments | semisolid preparation in an oily base such as lanolin or petrolatum, can not be easily removed with water |
| dressings | dry gauze, sponges, non-adherent gauze (Telfa), |
| Opsite | self-adhesive transparent fim used as a second skin |
| DuoDerm | hydrocolloid dressing |
| Hydrogel | dressings used on skin damaged by burns |
| AlgiDerm, Kaltostat, Sorbsan | exudate absorbers/ calcium alginate dressings made from seaweed for infected wounds |
| Patch testing | used to indentify pt's sensitivity to concact materials (soaps, pollen,dyes) |
| Allergens (antigens) | are placed directly on skin surface and covered to detect a positive reaction |
| transdermal mask | provides controlled release of a prescribed medicine (nitroglycerin, clonidine, estrogen, nicotine, scopolamine) through a semipermeable membrane for several hours to 3 weeks |
| buccal | between the check & molar cavity;for absorption from blood vessels of the check; rapid absorption |
| ophthalmic | medications use for eye;usually dont interfere with vision |
| otic | medication for the ears |
| Metered-dose inhaler | (MDI) bronchial smooth muscle medication administred by inhalation through mouth using aerosolized and pressurized inhaler |
| Dry Powder Inhaler | DPI) bronchial smooth muscle medication administred by inhalation through mouth using aerosolized and pressurized inhaler |
| Nebulae | sprayed into the troart by a nebulizer |
| Aerosols | flow of air/oxygen under pressure to disperse the drug throughtout the respiratory tract |
| Percutaneous | application of meds to skin or mucous membrane for absorption |
| advantages of percutaneous route | action of drug is localized at site of application, reduces systemic side effects |
| disadvantages of percutaneous route | meds are messy, difficult to apply, and short duration requiring frequent reapplication |
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