Derm 2 Flashcards
elevated, solid mass up to 1 cm
papule
flat and small, like a freckle
macule
filled with serous fluid and less than 1 cm in diametes
vesicle
fluid filled and larger than 1 cm in diameter
bullae
xerosis
dry skin
what can prevent xerosis/dry skin
thick creams and ointments - try a petroleum based product
how long must a tick be intact before disease can spread
48 hours
two common first gen cephalosporins used to treat skin and skin structure infections
cephalexin
cefadroxil
topical 5FU is used to treat
BCC
when to give antiviral for shingles
within 72 hours of onset of symptoms
poison ivy - can you transfer infection to someone else
no
most common form of skin cancer
BCC
BCC most common age
40-60
BCC occurs most often from
exposure to sun of UV radiation
pearly-domed, nodule lesions
BCC
BCC topical treatment
5-FU
causes of finger clubbing include
7
chronic hypoxia
COPD
lung cancer
cirrhosis
cystic fibrosis
pulmonary fibrosis
cyanotic heart disease
a skin lesions fluoresces under a wood’s lamp - most consistent with
a fungal infection, hypae are associated with a fungal infection
primary therapeutic intervention for hives
antihistamines; topical steroid use is not helpful
used as last resort for refractory cases of urticaria
calcium channel blockers
can be used for persistent attacks of acute urticaria if antihistamines are not helpful
steroids
a rapid test used to diagnose infections due to herpes viruses
Tzanck preparation
Tzanck preparation
a rapid test used to diagnose infections due to herpes viruses
direct fluorescent antibody DFA test
most common test employed for shingles diagnosis because it can be rapidly performed and offers results in about 90 minutes
