AANP EXAM NOTES 8 Flashcards
Acne Vulgaris is AKA
COMMON ACNE
MILD ACNE VULGARIS IS TREATED ONLY WITH
TOPICALS
High androgen levels, bacterial infection, follicular
hyperproliferation, & genetic influences contribute to what skin condition?
Acne
What medication is 1st line TX for mild acne?
Tretinoin topical (Retin A) 0.25% cream or benzoyl peroxide gel (AAFP)
What term describes a clogged hair follicle in the skin.
Comedo
What is 1st line tx for comedones
Topical Retinoids (Retinol, Tretinoin)
Your PT has comedones which have not improved with topical cream or gel. What is the next step?
Oral Antibiotics (Tetracycline, minocycline, doxy, erythromycin)
What CONDX includes acne vulgaris symptoms plus painful indurated nodules, cysts, abscesses, & pustules over face, shoulders, & chest?
Severe cystic acne
What is TX for Severe cystic acne
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is presecribed for severe cases of cystic acne. This prescription is only available through what program?
iPledge
PT presents with discolored patches on the chest neck, arms and back. What lab would you order?
KOH
PT presents with discolored patches on the chest neck, arms and back. KOH slide shows hyphae and spores. What is your DX?
PITYRIASIS VERSICOLOR
WHAT CONDX IS CAUSED BY MITE INFESTATION?
SCABIES
A PT WITH SCABIES MAY BE ASYMPTOMATIC FOR HOW LONG AFTER INFESTATION?
4-8 WEEKS
IS SCABIES CONDITION TYPICALLY WORSE DURING DAY OR NIGHT?
NIGHT
PRURITIS MAY PERSIST FOR HOW LONG IN SCABIES PT?
2-4 WEEKS
PERMETHRIN 5% (AKA ELIMITE) IS APPLIED TO A SCABIES PT WHEN?
AFTER BATHING OR SHOWER
A Black Box Warning exists for Lindane lotion 1% (Kwell). Why should this medication be avoided for the TX of scabies?
Severe neurologic toxicity
What is gold standard test for Varicella Zoster Virus Infection?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
PCR TEST INDICATES PT IS INFECTED WITH VARICELLA ZOSTER VIRUS. YOU TREATED PT WITH ACYCLOVIR BUT PHN PROPHYLAXIS HAS EMERGED. WHAT IS NEXT STEP?
TX WITH TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS (TCA) SUCH AS AMITRIPTYLINE (ELAVIL)
What is the preferred ABT for human, dog, cat bite?
Augmentin
PT reports dog bite. Who must you notify?
Animal Control
What medication would you RX for a dog bite?
Amoxicillin clavulante (Augmentin) 875 mg/125 mg po BID x 10 days.
A dog/cat bite wound should be sutured. T/F
FALSE. NEVER SUTURE DOG/CAT BIT WOUND D/T HIGH RISK OF INFECTION.
PT REPORTS CAT BITE. TETANUS PROPHYLAXIS BOOSTER SHOULD BE GIVEN IF THE LAST BOOSTER WAS GIVEN MORE THAN … YEARS AGO.
5 YEARS
PT REPORTS CAT BITE. WHAT DETERMINES IF A TDAP PROPHYLAXIS BOOSTER SHOULD BE GIVEN?
TDAP BOOSTER IS GIVEN IF PT IS > 7 YEARS OR HAS NEVER HAD TDAP
IF A PT IS BITTEN BY A DOMESTIC ANIMAL THAT IS SUSPECTED OF HAVING RABIES, HOW LONG MUST THE ANIMAL BE QUARANTINED?
10 DAYS
IF A PT IS BITTEN BY A DOMESTIC ANIMAL THAT IS SUSPECTED OF HAVING RABIES, WHAT 2 VACCINES MAY BE REQUIRED?
RABIES IMMUNE GLOBULIN
RABIES VACCINE
WHO WOULD YOU CALL FOR ADVICE REGARDING A POTENTIAL RABIES CASE?
LOCAL HEALTH DEPT
PT IN OFFICE WITH TICK BITE. P/E REVEALS TICK EMBEDDED IN PT’S SKIN. HOW DO YOU REMOVE TICK?
REMOVE TICK BY PULLING IT OUT WITH TWEEZERS, THEN WASH WITH SOAP & WATER