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EOR - Emergency Medicine > Dermatology > Flashcards

Dermatology Flashcards

1
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what is this showing

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bullous pemphigoid

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_ is an acquired autoimmune blistering skin d.o caused by linear deposition of abs to _ at the _ junction

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bullous pemphigoid
hemidesmosomes
epidermal-dermal

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more severe form of bullous pempigoid the involves the mucous membranes

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pemphigus vulgaris

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what is this showing

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top layers of skin slip away from lower layers when rubbed -> nikolsky sign

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positive nikolsky sign is associated w. which blistering skin d.o

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pemphigus vulgaris

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where are bullae located w. bullous pemphigoid (4)

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axillae
thighs
groin
abdomen

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dx for bullous pemphigoid
hallmark findings

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dx: skin bx w. immunofluourescence
findings: deposition of IgG and C3 basement membrane

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pruritit scalp, body, or groin
small white specs on hair shaft

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lice

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9
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ovoid grayish-white eggs

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nits

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management of lice

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-launder fomites in H2O > 131 degrees
-topical permethrin w. wet combing, repeat in 9 days
-permethrin to body, leave on 8-12 hr
-STI screen if pubic
-eyelashes: ophthalmic petroleum jelly
-severe: oral ivermectin
-treat whole fam

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11
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rule of 9’s for burns
vs
palmar method

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12
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degrees of burns

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1st: sunburn - blanches w. pressure, +- tender skin
2nd: partial thickness - red/blistered, very tender skin
3rd: full thikness - tough/leathery, non tender skin
4th: into bone and muscle

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minor vs major burn criteria

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minor:
adults: <10% TBSA
kids/old: < 5% TBSA
< 2% full thickness

major:
adults: > 25% TBSA
kids/old: > 20% TBSA
> 10% full thickness

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14
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indications for IVF for burns
IVF of choice

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children: > 10%
adults: > 15%

LR IV x 24 hr

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what is this showing

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pilonidal cyst: abnl hairgrowth at tailbone containing hair/skin

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pilonodial cysts result from

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abscess -> sinus tract at upper part of natal cleft

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teenager w. intermittent pain, discomfort, and swelling above the anus or near tailbone

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pilonidal cyst

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18
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tx for pilonidal cyst

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I&D/remove
find sinus tract
cefazolin + metro/augmentin if cellulitis

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acute bacterial skin/skin structure infxn involving dermis and subcutaneous tissue

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cellulitis

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20
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classic sx of cellulitis

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pain
erythema
warmth
swelling

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21
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describe skin findings of cellulitis

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flat margins, not well demarcated

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mc cause of cellulitis in kid vs adults

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kids: h.flu, strep pneumo
adults: staph, strep

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23
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dx for cellulitis

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culture all purulent wounds

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24
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tx for cellulitis:
MSSA:
MRSA:
animal bite:
puncture wound:

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MSSA: cephalexin vs dicloxacillin
animal bite: augmentin
puncture wound: cipro (think pseudo)
MRSA: bactrim vs clinda vs doxy vs vanco/linezolid

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25
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2 areas mc affected by pressure sores

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sarum
hip

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26
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stages of pressure ulcers

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stage 1: localized erythema, no blanching, bony surface
stage 2: partial loss of dermal layer, pink ulceration
stage 3: full dermal loss, subcutaneous fat often exposed
stage 4: full thickness ulceration exposing bone/tendon/muscle

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27
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common complication of pressure sore

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osteomyelitis

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28
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tx for pressure ulcers

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stage I: aggressive preventive, thin film dressings
stageII: occlusive dressing, transparent films, hydrocolloids
stage III-IV: debridement, calcium alginate dressing, hydrocolloids, occlusive dressings, +/- debridement

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29
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5 rf for pressure ulcers

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> 65 yo
impaired circulation
immobilizatoin
malnutrition
incontinence

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30
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what stage pressure ulcer is this

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I

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31
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what stage ulcer is this

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III

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32
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what stage ulcer is this

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II

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33
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what stage ulcer is this

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IV

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34
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4 types of dermatitis to know

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contact
atopic
seborrheic
perioral

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35
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2 types of contact dermatitis

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allergic
irritant

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36
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what is this showing

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well demarcated erythema, erosions, vesicles -> contact dermatitis

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37
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2 common causes of allergic dermatitis

what type of hypersensitivity is it

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nickel
poison ivy

type IV

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38
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5 causes of irritant dermatitis

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diaper rash
cleaners
solvents
detergents
urine
feces

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tx for contact dermatitis

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burow’s solution (aluminum acetate)
topical steroids
zinc oxide

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40
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zinc oxide makes you think of

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tx for diaper rash

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41
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what is this showing

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pruritic, eczematous lesions, xerosis, lichenification -> **atopic dermatitis **

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mc location of atopic dermatitis: adolescents vs infants

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adolescents: flexor creases -> ex antecubital and popliteal folds

infants: face, scalp

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43
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atopic dermatitis is a type _ hypersensitivity

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1

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44
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rapidly evolving red rash, may be blistered or swollen

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eczema

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45
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what is this showing

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nummular eczema

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46
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first line tx for eczema

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topical steroids

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47
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erythematous yellowish greasy scales - crusted lesions

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seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap)

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mc location for seborrheic dermatitis: infants vs adults/adolescents

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infants: scalp
adults/adolescents: body folds

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49
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tx for seborrheic dermatitis

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ketoconazole shampoo/topical

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50
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what is this showing

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papulopustular plaques/scales around the mouth -> perioral dermatitis

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what pt pop does perioral dermatitis mc affect

what is the tx

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young women

topical metronidazole

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52
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tx to avoid for perioral dermatitis

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steroids

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53
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classification of rashes

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infectious vs noninfectious

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54
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noninfectious rashes to know

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eczema
contact dermatitis
psoriasis
seborrheic dermatitis
drug eruptions
rosacea
hives (utircaria)
allergic dermatitis
xerosis (dry skin)

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55
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erythematous, morbilliform, maculopapular rash starting on head and spreading downward

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measles

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56
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5 causes of breast discharge

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mastitis/breast abscess
breast cancer
gynecomastia
inflammatory breast cancer
hypogonadism

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57
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nipple discharge, breast enlargement, overweight

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gynecomastia

58
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nipple discharge, sexual dysfxn, reduced sex drive

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hypogonadism

59
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what mite causes scabies

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sarcoptes scabiei

60
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what rash is associated w. scabies

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pruritic papules
s shaped/linear burrows on the skin
worse at night
severely itchy

61
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where is scabies commonly located

A

web spaces of hands, wrists, waist

62
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definitive dx for scabies

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microscopic eval of skin scrape

63
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tx for scabies

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topical permethrin 5% to entire body -> wash off after 8-14 hr
repeat in one week
wash all fomites in high heat, no contact w. body x 72 hr

alt/severe: oral ivermectin

64
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mc adverse drug rxn

65
Q

derm sx of impending CVD

A

-anaphylaxis
-DRESS (drug rash w. eosinophilia/systemic sx)
-SJS/TEN
-extensive bullous rxn
-generalized erythroderma

66
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tx for anaphylaxis or widespread urticaria

A

epinephrine
prednisone
antihistamines

67
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what is this showing

68
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2 spider bites to know

A

brown recluse
black widow

69
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what spider is this

A

brown violin on the abdomen -> brown recluse

ps this is my least favorite flashcard of all time

70
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what spider is this

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red hourglass on abdomen -> black widow

ps this is tied for my least favorite flashcard of all time

71
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brown recluse bites are assocaited w. _ symptoms

black widow bites are associated w. _ symptoms

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brown recluse: skin necrosis
black widow: neurologic

72
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skin sx of brown recluse bite

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first 3-4 hr: local burning, central necrosis, erythematous margin around ischemic center halo

24-72 hr: hemorrhagic bullae w. eschar formation -> necrosis

73
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tx for brown recluse bite

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wound care
local symptomatic measures
delayed excision

74
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neuro manifestations of black widow bite

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n/v
Ha
fever
syncope
convulsions

+/- rxn at bite site

75
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tx for black widow bite

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wound care
local symptomatic measures
+/- opioids/benzos
anti-venom in kids/elderly

76
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what is this showing

A

large, confluent, erythematous plaques
bullae near jaw

erysipelas

77
Q

well-demarcated, raised, superficial skin infxn w. lymphatic involvement

A

erysipelas

78
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erysipelas is always caused by

A

GAS (pyogenes)

79
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systemic sx of erysipelas

80
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dx and tx for erysipelas

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dx: C&S

tx:
-mild: pen g
-moderate: bactrim + pcn/cephalexin
-severe: carbapenems + linezolid OR vanco

81
Q

severe hypersensitivity complex affecting skin and mucus membranes

82
Q

progression of SJS

A
  1. flu like prodrome
  2. painful red/purplish rash that spreads and blisters
  3. layers of skin peel away in sheets -> Nikolsly sign
83
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more severe form of SJS

A

toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

84
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SJS affects _% of the body
TEN affects _% of the body

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SJS: 3-10%
TEN: >30%

85
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dx for SJS/TEN

A

skin bx showing necrotic epithelium

86
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tx for SJS/TEN

A

early admit to burn unit
lytes/fluids/nutrition
ABC
eye care
IVIG

87
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_ may increase risk of sepsis in SJS/TEN

88
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what is this showing

89
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what is this showing

90
Q

zoster presentation: primary vs later

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primary: vesicles on an erythematous base
later: dewdrops on a rose petal

91
Q

herpes zoster starts on the _ and spreads down

92
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how is zoster transmitted

A

respiratory droplets

93
Q

after manifesting as chicken pox, zoster remains latent in the

A

dorsal root ganglion

94
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what is this showing

95
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definitive dx for zoster

A

tzanck smear -> multinucleated giant cells

96
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shingles involving CN V

A

zoster opthalmics

97
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what is this showing

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dendritic lesions on slit lamp exam -> zoster opthalmicus

98
Q

zoster involving CN VII -> otalgia, lesions on the ear, auditory canal, and TM - facial palsy auditory sx

A

zoster oticus -> ramsay hunt syndrome

99
Q

tx for shingles

A

acyclovir vs valacyclovir vs famciclovir
w.in 72 hr to prevent post herpetic neuralgia

100
Q

what is post herpetic neuralgia

A

pain > 3 mo
paresthesias
decreased sensation

101
Q

tx for postherpetic neuraltia (3)

A

gabapentin vs TCA
topical lidocaine
capsaicin

102
Q

when is the zoster vaccination recommended

A

50 and older

2 doses 2-6 months apart

103
Q

crusting facial lesions
red rash w. golden “honey-colored crust”

104
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2 pathogens associated w. impetigo

A

s. aureus - mc
GABHS

105
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progression of impetigo

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  1. papules -> vesicles w. surrounding erythema
  2. vesicles rupture -> form thick adherent, golden crust
106
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_ is a common finding w. impetigo rash

107
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mc age for impetigo

108
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where do impetigo sores mc start

A

nose/mouth

109
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4 hallmarks of impetigo

A

nonpainful
pruritic
honey colored
weeping

110
Q

4 rf for impetigo

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warm humid climate
poverty
crowding
poor hygiene

111
Q

what is secondary impetigo

A

forms at site of abrasion/scratches

112
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dx for impetigo

A

gram stain w. culture

113
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tx for impetigo

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mild: topical mupirocin
severe: dicloxacillin vs cephalexin
MRSA: doxy, clinda, bactrim

114
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when can kids return to school after starting abx for impetigo

115
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complication of impetigo

A

post strep GN

116
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skin rash triggered by rxn to foods, meds, stress, or irritants

117
Q

describe urticaria

A

blanchable, pruritic, raised, red or skin colored papules, wheels, plaques

disappear w.in 24 hr

118
Q

localized urticaria appearing where the skin is rubbed (histamine release_

A

darier’s sign

119
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painless, deeper form of urticaria affecting lips, tongue, eyelids, hands, genitals

A

angioedema

120
Q

what are the different types of antihistamines

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  1. H1 blockers:
    -first gen: hydroxyzine, diphenhydramine
    -second gen: allegra, claritin, clarinex, zyrtec
  2. H2 blockers: cimetidine, ranitidine
121
Q

first gen antihistamines (hydroxyzine, diphenydramine) are mc used to treat

A

insomnia
anxiety

122
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second gen antihistamines (allegra, claritin, clarinex, zyrtec) are mc used to treat

A

skin conditions

123
Q

what is this showing

A

uticaria/hives

124
Q

4 systemic d.o that cause itching

A

allergies
liver dz/jaundice
CKD
psychogenic

125
Q

5 viral exanthems to know

A

erythema infectiosum (fifth dz/parvo)
hand-foot-mouth dz
measles
rubella
roseola (sixth dz)

126
Q

what is this showing

A

“slapped cheek rash”
erythema infectiousum/parvo/5th dz

127
Q

what is this showing

A

lacy, reticular rash -> erythema infectiosum/parvo/5th dz

128
Q

what pathogen causes hand-foot-mouth dz

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coxsackievirus type A

129
Q

what is this showing

A

hand-foot-mouth dz

130
Q

cough
coryza
conjunctivitis
cephalocaudal spread

A

4 c’s of measles

131
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describe the rash associated w. measles

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morbilliform, maculopapular brick red rash beginning on face, progressing to palms/soles

132
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what is this

133
Q

what is this showing

A

koplik spots -> precedes measles

134
Q

describe koplik spots

A

small red spots in buccal mucosa w. blue-white pale center

135
Q

tx for measles

A

supportive
antiinflammatories
isolation x 1 week after rash onset

136
Q

rubella rash first appears on the _ face
and has _ spread

A

face
cephalocaudal spread

137
Q

major risk w. rubella

A

teratogenic in 1st trimester -> deafness, cataracts, TTP, mental retardation

138
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roseola (6th dz) is caused by

A

HSV 6 or 7

139
Q

only childhood exanthem that begins on the trunk and spreads to the face

140
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progression of roseola (6th dz)

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  1. high fever prodrome x 3-5 days
  2. rose pink maculopapular blanchable rash on trunk/back and face

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