What is erysipelas Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

LATRINA WALDEN REVIEW * Fever with rash of the palm and soles of the feet after camping or hiking in the mountain? Rocky mountain spotted fever treat with Doxycycline, lab test to diagnose PCR (Polymerase chain reaction), the organism that cause is by R. rickettsii * Lyme disease- rash and tick, the other name is erythema migraine, treated with doxycycline, the organism that causes the disease is Borrelia burgdorferi, Elisa is the confirmatory test and confirm with western test same as HIV...

LEIK FNP 2 Practice Questions 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? - Tetracycline (Sumycin) The following statements are true regarding herpes - D/T reactivation of latent varicella virus It is more severe in immunocompromised peop...

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...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

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...

Pharm EENT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2023//2024 A darkfield examination is used to cutaneously diagnose which disease? A. Syphilis B. Viral blisters C. Scabies D. Candidiasis - ANSWER A. Syphilis Debbie, age 29, has a high fever and red, warm, sharply marginated plaques on the right side of her face that are indurated and painful. You diagnose erysipelas. What treatment do you begin? A. Systemic steroids B. Topical steroids C. Systemic antibiotics D. NSAIDs - ANSWER C. Systemic antibiot...

"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...

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...