Comprehensive Nursing Pharmacology Q 50

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A female client tells the clinic nurse that her skin is very dry and irritated. Which product would the nurse suggest that the client apply to the dry skin?

  

     A. Glycerin emollient

     B. Aspercreme

     C. Myoflex

     D. Acetic acid solution

    

    

Correct Answer: A. Glycerin emollient

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Glycerin is an emollient that is used for dry, cracked, and irritated skin. Glycerin is another commonly used humectant and is present in many skincare products. In addition to attracting and binding water, it has demonstrated beneficial effects in barrier repair.[10][3] Other humectants include honey, propylene glycol, sorbitol, and hyaluronic acid.

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Option B: Aspercreme is used to treat muscular aches. Trolamine salicylate is used to treat minor aches and pains of the muscles/joints (such as arthritis, backache, sprains). It belongs to a class of drugs known as salicylates.

Option C: Myoflex is another brand of trolamine salicylate. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Option D: Acetic acid solution is used for irrigating, cleansing, and packing wounds infected by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa. It is for the treatment of superficial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antimicrobial. Acetic acid is antibacterial and antifungal; propylene glycol is hydrophilic and provides a low surface tension; benzethonium chloride is a surface-active agent that promotes contact of the solution with tissues.

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