What is erysipelas - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

An 18yr old is being followed up for acne by the NP. The facial eat reveals that papule and pustules are present mostly on the forehead and the chin area. The patient has been using prescription topical and OTC medicated soap daily for 6 moths without much improvement. What would you recommend? CORRECT ANSWER Tetracycline (Sumycin) The following statements are true regarding herpes CORRECT ANSWER D/T reactivation of latent varicella virus It is more severe in immunocompromised people Infect...

Nurs 623/ 624 Final Exam Questions and Answers Of the following types of cellulitis, which is a streptococcal infection of the superficial layers of the skin that does not involve the subcutaneous layers? a. Necrotizing fasciitis b. Periorbital cellulitis c. Erysipelas d. "Flesh-eating" cellulitis - Answer-Erysipelas Mandy presents with a cauliflower-like wart in her anogenital region. You suspect it was sexually transmitted and document this as a: a. Filiform/digitate wart b. Dysp...

MSN620 Quiz 3 - Skin And Soft Tissue Infections what are focal skin and soft tissue infections normally caused by? bacteria infections (impetigo, folliculitis, cellulitis, erysipelas, furuncles and carbuncles, and necrotizing fasciitis What is pain like in impetigo? Necrotizing fasciitis? - Impetigo: no pain - Necrotizing fasciitis: severe pain T/F: most skin infections tend to be localized and around a particular anatomical structure true What type of lesions cause itchiness? superfic...

Lymphedema Self Test Questions With Complete Solutions Lymphedema - answer-swelling of a body part -the result of the abnormal accumulation of protein rich edema fluid in interstitium which leads to inflammation, which leads to reactive fibrosis -immune dysfunction -it's a mechanical insufficiency of the lymphatic system CDT - answerComplete Decongestive Therapy treatment for Lymphedema 1) MLD 2) compression bandages and garments 3) remedial exercises 4) skin and nail care 5) self c...

Microbiology for COMLEX Level 1 Exam Questions With Verified And Updated Answers. Main virulence factor for Staph aureus - answerProtein A IVDU causes rapid onset bacterial endocarditis (what bacteria) - answerStaph aureus -Tricuspid valve most commonly affected -"Tricuspid valve endocarditis" Most common cause of Toxic Shock Syndrome - answerStaph aureus -Hx of nasal packing or tampon in for too long Treatment for Staph aureus (MSSA) - answerNafcillin -"Naf for Staph" Pnemonic fo...

Midterm Exam: NR576 / NR 576 Differential Diagnosis in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Exam Review| Guide Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Newly Updated) -Chamberlain QUESTION What is epidermoid cyst Answer: A cyst filled with a cheesy material composed of sebum and epithelial debris that has formed in the duct of a sebaceous gland; also known as a sebaceous cyst. QUESTION What is sialadenitis Answer: Inflammation of the salivary gland (usually unilateral). sudden enla...

"Unhappy triad" is an injury to the knee, which commonly occurs in contact sportsnwhen the knee is hit from the outside. What structure is NOT affected in this injury?n(A) Patellar ligament.n(B) Medial meniscus.n(C) Anterior cruciate ligament.n(D) Medial collateral ligament. - Answer-A) Patellar ligament A 2-year-old boy is brought by his parents to the clinic with a 3-day history of fever,nlistlessness, and cough. Physical examination reveals a lethargic child with ancongest...

Step 2CK NBME Review questions and answers Latest 2024 with complete solution NBME 4 - ️️ 2mo infant is exclusively breastfed. What nutritional supplement? - ️️Oral VitD to prevent rickets What HTN drug causes peripheral edema, flushing, dizziness? - ️️CCB eg nifedipine 15yo girl with recurrent candida infections of skin and mucous membranes since childhood. Dx? - ️️Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (T cell dysfunction) 57yoM with impotence for 1 year rand bronze colored ...

Final Exam Nurs 623/ 624 Questions With Complete Solutions. Already Passed!!! Simon presents with alopecia areata with well-circumscribed patches of hair loss on the crown of his head. How do you respond when he asks you the cause? a. "You must be under a lot of stress lately." b. "It is hereditary. Did your father experience this also?" c. "The cause is unknown, but we suspect it is due to an immunologic mechanism." d. "We'll have to do some tests." "The cause is unknown, but ...

Which of the following is NOT part of the lymphatic system? Tonsils Thyroid Thymus Spleen - Answer- Thyroid Which of the following statements is true for patients with breast edema? All are true Swimming is an excellent exercise for patients with breast edema. Patients with breast edema should avoid shirts/tank tops with a built-in shelf. Elastic taping may reduce edema by channeling fluid to the contralateral axilla. - Answer- All are true What term is used for lymph vesse...