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Drugs for Skin Disorders
Objectives
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After reading this chapter, the student should be able to:
- Identify the skin layers and components.
- Explain the process by which superficial skin cells are replaced.
- Identify important drug therapies for bacterial, fungal, or viral infections, mite and lice infestations, sunburn, acne vulgaris, rosacea, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
- Describe the nurse’s role in the pharmacologic management of skin disorders.
- For each of the classes listed in Drugs at a Glance, explain the mechanism of drug action, primary actions, and important adverse effects.
- Use the nursing process to care for patients who are receiving drug therapy for skin disorders.
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