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Dermatology Flashcards

1
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Effects the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics

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Erysipelas

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2
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deeper dermis and subcutaneous fat

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cellulitis

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3
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upper and deeper dermis

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abscess

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4
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cellulitis is most frequently observed in what age group?

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middle-aged and older adults

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5
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Erysipelas is seen in this age group

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children and older adults

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6
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risk factors for cellulitis, erysipelas and abscesses

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skin barrier disruption, preexisting skin condition, skin inflammation, edema due to lymphatic drainage, edema due to venous insufficiency, obesity, immunosuppression

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7
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most common pathogen in erysipelas

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beta-hemolytic streptococci

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8
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most common pathogen in cellulitis

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beta-hemolytic streptococci and staph aureus including MRSA

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9
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most common pathogen in abscesses

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staph aureus

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10
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clinical manifestations of cellulitis and erysipelas

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erythema, warmth, edema; unilateral; lower extremities

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11
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which disease, cellulitis or erysipelas, can be purulent?

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cellulitis

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12
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acute onset of symptoms, clear demarcation, systemic manifestations such as fever and chills

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erysipelas

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13
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indolent course, more localized symptoms over days, less distinct borders, may have drainage

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cellulitis

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14
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painful, fluctuant, erythematous nodule with surrounding induration

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skin abscess

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15
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infection of one hair follicle

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furuncle

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16
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infection of multiple hair follicles

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carbuncle

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17
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common areas of skin abscess development

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neck, face, axillae, buttocks

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18
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when should you use the LRINEC score?

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concerning hx and exam, pain out of proportion to exam, rapidly progressive cellulitis

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19
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complications of cellulitis/ erysipelas/ abscess

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necrotizing fasciitis, Bacteremia and sepsis, osteomyelitis, septic joint

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20
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differential diagnosis of cellulitis/ erysipelas/ abscess

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gout, DVT, Venus stasis dermatitis

21
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Management of nonpurulent cellulitis

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IV Cefazolin, IV Ceftriaxzone, PO Penicillin, PO Amoxicillin, IV Vancomycin, PO Bactrim

22
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Management of prurulent cellulitis or abscess

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PO Bactrim, PO Doxycyclin plus Amoxicillin, PO Clindamycin, IV Vancomycin plus Ceftriaxone plus metronidazole, IV Vancomycin plus Unasyn

23
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Duration of treatment of cellulitis?

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7-10 days

24
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If cellulitis does not get better in the set time what should you consider?

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underlying abscess

25
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Contagious superficial bacterial infection found frequently in children 2-5

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Impetigo

26
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Where does impetigo mostly occur?

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face

27
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Papules progress to vesicles which become pustules and eventually form golden crusts

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non-bullous impetigo

28
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vesicles enlarge to form flaccid bullae with clear fluid and effects the trunk more

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bullous impetigo

29
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which impetigo, if seen in an adult, could be HIV?

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bullous

30
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ulcerative form of impetigo where lesion extend through the epidermis to the deep dermis

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ecthyma

31
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What two diseases can develop from impetigo?

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Poststrep Glomerulonephritis and Rheumatic Fever

32
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What are the symptoms seen in Glomerulonephritis 1-2 weeks after infection?

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hypertension, fever, hematuria

33
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what bug causes bullous impetigo?

A

staph aureus

34
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what bug causes ecthyma?

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group A beta hemolytic strep

35
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Therapy for non-bullous and bullous impetigo

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topical Mupirocin and Retapamulin

36
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Therapy for extensive impetigo and ecthyma

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oral Dicloxacillin and Cephalexin

37
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intensely pruritic, erythematous plaque with usually no identifiable trigger sometimes accompanied by angioedema

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Urticaria

38
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Management of urticaria

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H1 antihistamines (for itch), Glucocorticoids (PO for swelling)

39
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what treatment is used in pts with urticaria who have angioedema

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prednisone

40
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what part of the body do Lipomas usually form?

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upper extremities and trunk

41
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what layer of skin do lipomas develop

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subcutaneous tissue

42
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superficial, soft painless subcutaneous nodule, round, oval, multilobed

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lipoma

43
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skin colored dermal nodule with visible central punctum

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epidermal inclusion cyst

44
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where do epidermal inclusion cyst occur

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can be anywhere on the body but most common on face, scalp, neck and trunk

45
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What hereditary condition is epidermal inclusion cyst associated with

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Gardener syndrome

46
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Intralesional injections with triamcinolone is a treatment for what?

A

epidermal inclusion cyst

47
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increased muscle tone, painful spasms, widespread autonomic instability

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tetanus

48
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incubation period for tetanus

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8 days

49
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treatment of tetanus

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IV Metronidazole, Pen G, IV Diazepam, Midazolam, Pancuronium, Vecuronium

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