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Dermatitis is also known as?

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Eczema

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Dermatitis: what are 4 clinical features of dermatitis?

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Redness
Inflammation
Skin lesions
Itching

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Dermatitis: what are the 3 types? (List)

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Allergic or contact
Actinic
Atopic

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Dermatitis: Allergic or contact dermatitis can occur from what?

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Poison ivy
Harsh soap
Chemicals
Adhesives

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Dermatitis: Actinic dermatitis can be due to __________, reaction to _________, and _____

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Photosensitivity
Reaction to sunlight
UV

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Dermatitis: Atopic dermatis: etiology is _________

Associated with ______, ______, or _____ disorders

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Unknown

Allergic, hereditary, or psych disorders

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Dermatitis:

Acute stage: ____, _____, _____ rash, extensive erosions, _________, and ________ vesicles

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Red, oozing, crusting rash
Exudate
Pruritic (itchy)

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Dermatitis:

Subacute stage: __________ skin, ______, scattered ________

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Erythematous skin
Scaling
Scattered plaques

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Dermatitis:
Chronic stage: (thick or thin?) ______ skin
Increased skin marking secondary to _________
Fibrotic _______
And _______
Postinflammatory __________ changes
Course can be _________

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Thickened skin
Scratching
Papules
Nodules
Pigmentation

Relapsing

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Dermatitis: Pxns/Contra

  1. Some physical therapy _________
  2. Avoid use of _______
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Modalities

Alcohol

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Dermatitis: Med Management:

  1. Targets _________
  2. Topical or systemic therapy including what 3 drugs?
  3. Daily care: _______ and _______ of the skin
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Inflammation
Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, antihistamines
Hydration and lubrication

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Bacterial Infections: Etiology:

Bacteria enter thru ______ in the skin (abrasions, punctures, open wounds)

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Portals

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Bacterial Infections: Etiology

May be ______ resistant

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Antibiotic

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Bacterial Infections: What are 3 bacterial infections listed?

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Impetigo
Cellulitis
Abscess

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Bacterial Infections: Impetigo:

________ skin infection caused by staph or strep

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Superficial

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Bacterial Infections: Impetigo:

Associated with inflammation, small ____ filled vesicles, ________

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Pus

Itching

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Bacterial Infections: Impetigo:
HIGHLY _________
Common in what populations?

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CONTAGIOUS

Elders and children

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

Suppurative inflammation of _____ or ____ _____ in or close to skin

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Cellular

Connective tissue

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

Tends to be poorly defined and _______

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Widespread

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

Strep or staph infection common, can be _________

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Contagious

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

what are 3 characteristics of the skin?

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HOT, RED, EDEMATOUS

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:
Management:
1. What meds?
2. What positioning?
3. What dressing?
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  1. Antibiotics
  2. Elevate the part
  3. Coot, wet dressings
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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

If untreated, what 4 things can occur?

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Lymphagitis, gangrene, abscess, sepsis

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Bacterial Infections: Cellulitis:

The _____ and individuals with _____, _______, ______, or on ______ therapy are at increased risk

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ELDERLY

DM, wounds, malnutrition, or on steroid therapy

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Bacterial Infections: Abscess: | A cavity containing _____ surrounded by ______ tissue
Pus | Inflamed
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Bacterial Infections: Abscess: | Result of what?
Localized infection
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Bacterial Infections: Abscess: | Commonly a ______ infection
Staph
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Bacterial Infections: Abscess: | Healing typically facilitated by ______ or ______ the abscess
Draining or incising
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Viral Infections: List the 4 talked about in the book
Herpes 1 (herpes simplex) Herpes 2 Herpes Zoster (shingles) Warts
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Viral infections: Herpes 1 (herpes simplex): _________ and soreness followed by _____ eruption of skin on what body parts? Aka a _____ _____ or _____ _____
Itching Vesicular Face/mouth Cold sore or fever blister
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Viral infections: Herpes 2: | Common cause of vesicular _______eruption
Genital
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Viral infections: Herpes 2: | Spread by _____
Sex
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Viral infections: Herpes 2: | In newborns, may cause ___________: may be fatal
Meningoencephalitis
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): | 1. Caused by the ____ _____ that causes chicken pox
Varicella zoster
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): | Virus is reactivated after lying dormant for years in ______ ganglia or ganglia of the ______ nerve roots
Cerebral | Posterior
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): ______ and ______ affecting spinal or cranial nerve dermatome Progresses to red _______ along distribution of infected nerve
Pain and tingling | Papules
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): | Red papules progress to ______ along dermatome
Vesicles
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): | Usually accompanied by what other symptoms?
Fever Chills Malaise GI probs
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): ______ complications with CN III involvement; eye pain, corneal damage Loss of vision with _____ involvement
``` Ocular CN V (Trigeminal) ```
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): Post-herpetic neuralgia pain may be intermittent or constant; lasts ______ Occasionally, intractable pain lasts _____ or ______
Weeks | Months or years
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): Management? Is there a cure? What can you use to slow progression? Symptomatic treatment for itching and pain include what drug?
NO CURATIVE AGENT Antiviral drugs Systemic corticosteroids
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): | Contagious for what population?
Those who have not had chicken pox
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Viral infections: Herpes Zoster (shingles): What modalities are contra?
Heat and ultrasound - can increase symptoms
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Viral infections: Warts: | Common, _______ infection by ______
Benign | HPVs
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Viral infections: Warts: | Transmission is through ____ contact; _______ is possible
Direct | Autoinoculation
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Viral infections: Warts: | Common warts: on _____, especially ____ and ____
Skin Hands Fingers
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Viral infections: Warts: | Plantar wart: on ____ ____ of feet
Pressure points
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Viral infections: Warts: | Management? (4)
Cryotherapy Acids Electrodessication and curettage OTC meds
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Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis): | Fungal infection involving the ____, ____, or ____
Hair skin or nails
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Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis): | Forms _____ shaped patches with vesicles or scales
Ring
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Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis): (Yes/no) - itchy? Transmission is through _____ contact
Yes - itchy | Direct
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Fungal Infections: Ringworm (tinea corporis): | Treated with _____ or _____ antifungal drugs (griseofulvin)
Topical or oral
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Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis): | Fungal infection of foot, typically between the ____
Toes
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Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis): | Causes what 5 symptoms?
1. Erythema 2. Inflamm 3. Pruritis 4. Itching 5. Pain
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Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis): | Treated with what?
Antifungal creams
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Fungal Infections: Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis): | Can progress to ______ infections, ______ if not treated
Bacterial | Cellulitis
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Fungal Infections: Transmission? _____ to _____ or ____ to ______ Observe _____ pxns
Person to person Animal to person Standard
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Parasitic infections: | Caused by ____ and ____ contacts
Insect and animal
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Parasitic infections: Scabies (mites): | Burrow in skin, causing _____, _______, and possibly _______
Inflammation Itching Pruritis
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Parasitic infections: Scabies (mites): | How is it treated?
Scabicide
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Parasitic infections: Lice (pediculosis): | A parasite that can affect ____, ____, ____ area with bite marks, redness, and ____
Head, body, genital area | Nits
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Parasitic infections: Lice (pediculosis): | Treatment?
Special soap or shampoo
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Parasitic infections: Transmission: _____ to _____ or ______ transmitted Avoid _____ contact; observe ______ pxns
Person to person Sexually Direct Standard

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