An emollient is a drug used to:
a. dry the skin. c. moisturize the skin.
b. debride a wound. d. remove keratin.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Emollients are not used to dry skin.
B Incorrect: This is not a use for emollients.
C Correct: Emollients moisturize the skin.
D Incorrect: This is not a use for emollients.
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