Question

match the drug categories to the drug names.
______ 18. (lo 9 - 3) betamethasone valerate, cordran a. topical corticosteroids
______ 19. (lo 9 - 3) eurax b. miticides
______ 20. (lo 9 - 3) neosporin + pain relief ointment, sulfamylon c. topical anesthetics
______ 21. (lo 9 - 3) zinc oxide, calamine d. oral antipruritics
______ 22. (lo 9 - 3) atarax e. topical antibacterials
______ 23. (lo 9 - 3) betadine, alcohol f. antiseptics
______ 24. (lo 9 - 3) benzocaine g. protectives and astringents

Explanation:

• 18. betamethasone valerate, Cordran: These are topical corticosteroids used for anti - inflammatory and anti - pruritic effects on the skin.
• 19. Eurax: It is a miticide used to treat scabies (a mite - infested condition).
• 20. Neosporin + Pain Relief Ointment, Sulfamylon: Neosporin is a topical antibacterial (contains bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B) and Sulfamylon is also an antibacterial used for burn wounds. So, they are topical antibacterials.
• 21. Zinc oxide, calamine: These are protectives and astringents. Zinc oxide forms a protective barrier on the skin and calamine has an astringent (drying) effect.
• 22. Atarax: It is an oral antipruritic (antihistamine) used to relieve itching.
• 23. Betadine, alcohol: These are antiseptics. Betadine (povidone - iodine) and alcohol (e.g., isopropyl alcohol) are used to prevent infection by killing or inhibiting microorganisms on the skin.
• 24. Benzocaine: It is a topical anesthetic that numbs the skin surface.

Answer:

1. a. topical corticosteroids
2. b. miticides
3. e. topical antibacterials
4. g. protectives and astringents
5. d. oral antipruritics
6. f. antiseptics
7. c. topical anesthetics