Bedbugs, Scabies & Ticks! Oh My.

Question 1

Cimicidae are….

Answer 1

Bed Bugs!

Question 2

Bedbug bites present as:

Answer 2

Wheal surrounded by vivid flare.
Firm urticaria -> persistent lesion. (Hives)
Severe Pruritus (Itch)

Question 3

Sacrcoptes scabiei:

Answer 3

Scabies!

Question 4

Sacrcoptes scabiei:

Answer 4

Scabies!

Question 5

Scabies burrows are most common in: (4)

Answer 5

Interdigital webs
Flexor surface of wrists
Genitals
Anterior Axillary Folds

Question 6

Pruritis=

Answer 6

Itch

Question 7

Treatment for scabies?

Answer 7

5% permethrin topical lotion

Question 8

What layer of skin do scabies penetrate?

Answer 8

Stratum Corneum

Question 9

How are scabies transmitted?

Answer 9

Physical contact, occasionally by shared personal items.

Question 10

T/F Scabies is often seen in dark-skinned people.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

Symptoms of scabies? (4)

Answer 11

Sever itch
Burrows
Erythematous papules (maybe crusted)
Interdigital web crusting

Question 12

Scabies treatment for pregnant women or under 2.

Answer 12

6% precipated milk of sulphur in petrolatum