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NURS 5333 Family 1 test 4 Study Guide Dermatology Questions with Correct Answerseczema (atopic dermatitis) Correct Answer--"red and weepy" early in the epidermis
-darkened scaring of skin later "lichenification"
Dry...but not diaper butt inflammatory skin disease with erythematous, papulovesicular, or papulosquamous lesions
ECZEMA DIAGNOSTIC TEST Correct Answer-health history (hereditary)
wrist, posterior knee, cheeks on infants
bone marrow transplant?
>esinophils on CBC
diet elimination
whatever causes it elimination
skin testing
Nylon or wool freak the skin out?
Food allergies? Eggs, nuts milk, Allergy panel with specialist
Eczema treatment Correct Answer-Relieve pruritis with hydration and lubrication
Administer cream emollients, antihistamines Administer (topical 2 weeks)and oral corticosteroids, antibiotics Keflex or emycin ( covers staph) bactroban abx
Elidel or Protopic
no hot showers or saunas
oils in bath water..not babies..slippery suckers.
Cetaphil, Aquaphor, or Crisco .creams only.
Ammonium lactate 6-12% in older patients
no fragrance no dyes
Dove for sensitive soap
hydroxyzine for sleep
seborrhea Correct Answer-overactivity of the sebaceous glands that results in the production of an excessive amount of sebum
Seborrhea Diagnosis "greasy scales" Correct Answer-Is clinical, but sometimes biopsy is done if clinically not obvious
behind ears, scalp
Fungal or yeast infection
Acute? HIV or DM
Seborrhea Treatment Correct Answer-Similar to dandruff, but more aggressive Directed toward loosening and removing scales and crusts with oil and mineral oils then break up with Dawn soap
Nizoral shampoo
Inhibiting yeast colonization
Controlling secondary infection
Reducing erythema and pruritus
contact dermatitis Correct Answer-irritated or allergic response of the skin that can lead to an acute or chronic inflammation
Contact dermatitis Correct Answer-is a localized allergic response caused by contact with an irritant, such as diaper rash. It can also be caused by exposure to an allergen, such as poison ivy, or an allergic reaction to latex gloves
Contact dermatitis treatment Correct Answer-■ STOP EXPOSURE to substance. CALAMINE lotion; topical STEROIDS; OATMEAL baths (Aveeno).
■ SEVERE rash: ORAL PREDNISONE for "12 to 14" DAYS (WEAN).
Avoid reexposure.
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