Dermatologic Conditions (low priority/2-3 ques)

Question 1

Treatment of impetigo

Answer 1

topical antibiotic

Question 2

treatment of scabies

Answer 2

• apply scabicide to areas below the neck
• leave on for 8-12 hours
• wash off; repeat 1 week later
• treat all close contacts/family members
• wash all clothing/linens in hot water
• seal items in plastic bag for 3 wks if can’t be washed

Question 3

Tinea (ringworm) - treatment

Answer 3

• capitus (scalp) - selsun blue
• corporis - lesions on body
• cruris - “jock itch”
• pedis - “athletes foot”

-antifungal

Question 4

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Erythema Multiforme Exudativum

Answer 4

Precipitated by certain drugs (antibiotics & anticonvulsants) or infection

Assessment - begins w/flu-like symptoms - malaise, sore throat, fever, headache
- painful red/purple rash develop; blisters; top layer of skin sloughs

Intervention - d/c all meds; supportive care (skin care - NS; mouth care - lidocaine swish; hydration - IV fluids or NG tube; pain mngmt; eye care - drops)

• self limiting
• biggest concern –> avoid serious complications