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What are the most common pathogens that cause skin infections? Staph and strep What is the topical treatment of impetigo? -Mupirocin (bactroban): rx only, if up to 5 singluar lesions, BID or TID x 5- 10 days -Retapamulin (altabax): rx only, BID x 5days -If ONLY two lesions may use: Bactrob...

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Integumentary System: NURG 5710
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
What are the most common pathogens that cause skin infections?


✓ Staph and strep




What is the topical treatment of impetigo?


✓ -Mupirocin (bactroban): rx only, if up to 5 singluar lesions, BID or TID x 5-

10 days

-Retapamulin (altabax): rx only, BID x 5days


-If ONLY two lesions may use: Bactroban, Double antibiotic (otc) or triple

anitbiotic (otc)




Bullous impetigo is caused by and must be treated with


✓ S. Aureus and must be treated with oral anitbiotics




Oral antibiotics are indicated for impetigo when...


✓ more than 5 lesions or no improvement from other medications in 3-5

days




What is the oral anitbiotic choice for impetigo ?

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✓ -Cephalexin

-Dicloxacillin


-if PCN allergy suspected- erythromycin or azithromycin




If MRSA is suspected in impetigo what treatment would you use?


✓ -known local resistance patterns

-SYSTEMIC antibiotics: Clindamycin, TMP/SMZ, Doxycycline, Minocycline,

Vanc(only in IV form)


-Continue systemic abxs for 7-10 days (5 for azithromycin)




What is a Furuncle?


✓ infection of the hair follicle usually caused by S.Aureus




How are SMALL furuncles treated?


✓ a warm moist compress ONLY




How are LARGE furuncles treated?


✓ incision and drainage




When would you start oral anitbiotics for a furuncle?


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