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Arii_bell

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Agents that prevent or relieve itching are ________ agents.
 
  A) antifungal
  B) antibiotic
  C) antiviral
  D) antipruritic

Question 2

Medications that are oily in nature are known as:
 
  A) topicals.
  B) keratolytics.
  C) emollients.
  D) antifungals.


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makaylafy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Antifungal agents destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi.
B) Antibiotic agents kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
C) Antiviral agents kill or inhibit the growth of viruses.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Topicals are medications applied to the skin.
B) Keratolytics are agents that destroy horny layers of the skin.
C) Correct.
D) Antifungals destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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