Exam 5 Flashcards

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Why never put anything in ears?

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PH is affected
⬆️ risk for infection

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When age⬆️ hearing…

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⬇️

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Ear plugs?

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No, muffled head phones are preferred

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What’s the purpose of cerumen?

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Protects ear from:
Infection
Objects
Bugs

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If a bug gets stuck in your ear..

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Irrigate in clinic

Or

Dark room and flash light= will crawl out

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carbamide peroxide

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OTC
Cerulean emulsifier
Includes glycerin
Release H202 and O2
Foaming = loosing up

Big pieces = gentle flush w water after

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Bacterias that causes Otitis externa

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Pseudomonas
Staphylococcus

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Causes of otitis externa

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Abrasion
Excessive moisture

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Otitis externa symptoms

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Rapid onset ear pain
Pain W movement of auricle
Pruritus
Muffled, impaired hearing
Purulent discharge
Swelling closing off ear opening

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How to deal with excessive moisture

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Tilt head
Let drain
Dry outside with a towel

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Ciprodex

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Tx: otitis externa
Dexamethasone (steroid)
Ciprofloxacin (abx)

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Corticosporin Otic

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Hydrocortisone (steroid)
Neomycin (abx)
Polymyxin B (abx)

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Acetic acid & water drops…

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Balances PH in ear

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Never use ear drops in…

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Eyes! Ever!

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Ear pulled down and back for ages…

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3 & ⬇️

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Ear pulled up and back for ages…

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4 & ⬆️

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Ear pulled up and back for ages…

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4 & ⬆️

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Can you put ear drops w ruptured eardrum?

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No!
Never stick anything into it especially if draining
May cause hearing loss

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What are PE tubes?

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Pressure equalization tubes
Allows drainage of fluid & bacteria
⬇️ risk of infection
⬇️ pressure/ pain

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PE tubes➕ otitis media🟰…

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Topical abx first 3 days

Still pain/fever?
Continue topical abx
Start oral abx

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What is glaucoma?

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Unable to normally drain aqueous humor
⬆️ intraocular pressure
Eye pain
Retina destruction

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What is the most common glaucoma

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Open angle
Yrs to develop

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How to dx for glaucoma?

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Check eye pressure
Puff of air to eye
>20 pressure = needs tx for glaucoma

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Pilocarpine

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Direct acting cholinergic
Tx: glaucoma
Pupil construction
(Force fluid out)

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Betaxolol
Beta blocker Tx: glaucoma Most potent ⬇️ aqueous humor
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Timolol
Beta blocker Tx: glaucoma ⬇️ aqueous humor ⬆️ outflow of aqueous humor
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Tetracaine
Used for 👁️ exams Numbing b4 dilation Can be mixed W dilation med
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Cyclopentolate
Used for 👁️ exam Dilates pupil Paralyze ciliary muscle Stops accommodation= can't see for 6-8 hrs Wear protective shades
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Atropine
Used for 👁️ exam Dilates pupil Paralyze ciliary muscle Stops accommodation= can't see for 6-8 hrs Wear protective shades
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What is cataract?
Build up of protein and fiber with the lens
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What are cataract symptoms?
Fogged up "window" Blocks light 💡 Vision difficulty Poor night vision Halos around lights
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Cataract sx
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Dexamethasone eye drops
Post op pain & inflammation Eyes Inflammatory disorders Use 3-6 wks post - op ⬇️ immunity Contact physician for signs of infection
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Artificial tears
Murine, tears plus Lubricate eyes Used for several months post op
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Antibiotic eye drops
⬇️ infection Used post operatively
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Antibacterial ophthalmic drops
Gentamyain Erythromycin Bacitracin Ciprofloxacin Sulfacetamide🚨 sulfa allergy
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OTC for red eyes
visine visine extra Clear eyes
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OTC for lubrication
visine extra Clear eyes Artificial tears (murine) Cyclosporine eye drops (restasis)
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How to apply 👁️ drops
l. Wash hands 2. Gloves on 🧤 3. Expose conjunctival sac (press on lower lid) 4. Do not touch 👁️ W bottle tip 5. Pressure on tearducts ( inner corner of eye )
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How many minutes until you can apply a 2nd type of eye drop?
5 minutes
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How to apply eye ointment?
1. Wash hands 2, gloves on 🧤 3. Expose conjunctival sac (press on lower lid) 4. half inch 🎀 Ribbon
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What is Active immunity?
Immune bodies actively formed Have had disease Bulk of immunizations
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What is passive immunity?
Temporary immunity by immunoglobulins IVIG Antitoxins from mother to fetus via placenta
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What is herd immunity
Majority of community is vaccinated
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What is shingles?
Painful Runs along nerve ending Within 24 hrs, and repeats 1. Pappule 2. Vesicle 3. Crusting
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Herpes zoster vaccine
Live attenuated vaccine Around 50 yrs old Stored in freezer Don't get if you get shingles in the last 3-6 m prior Contraindications Neomycin allergy Gelatin allergy
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Pneumococcal vaccine
Protect against: streptococcus pneumonia bacterial meningitis
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Polyvalent for pediatrics
Prevnar 13 IM Works against multiple strains
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Polyvalent for adults
Pneumovax 23 IM or SC Works against multiple strains
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Influenza A and B
1-3 day incubation period Large droplets This is the most contagious time period
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When to get the Influenza vaccine
Yearly Top 3 strains
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Name the 2 IM influenza vaccines
Fluzone Fluvirin
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Name the intranasal influenza vaccine and who not to give it to
Flumist Do not give to asthmatics, cancer pt, those constantly sick be they may actually get the Hu
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What if pt has an egg allergy& wants to get the flu vaccine?
Just a rash = get vaccine Anaphylaxis = don't get vaccine
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What is rabies?
Nervous system infection Fatal brain destruction Carries on saliva (dead or alive) Don't get bite or scratch
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Imovax
Inactivated Rabies vaccine Death in 1 week of exposure Immunize b4 onset of symptoms Needs to be taken: day 0, 3, 7,14,28 booster every 2-3 yrs
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Most common way to check blood type
ABO blood type
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Where is Rhesus (RH) factor found?
On red blood cells
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When & how is Rho (D) Immunoglobulin given to mothers?
IM or IV At 28 wks and within 72 hours postpartum
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Normal immunization reactions
Fever Site reaction Redness Swelling Warm Localized pain Can use cold compress for these
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NOT normal immunization reactions
Hives Anaphylaxis Redness up & passed a joint Allergic to: Eggs Horse Neomycin
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_____ ______ ______ is managed by the CDC
Strategic National stockpile
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What items does the strategic national stockpile consist of?
Antibiotics Chemical antidotes Antitoxins Antiviral agents Life support medication IV admin equipment Airway maintenance supplies Surgical material
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Strategic national stockpile
Used during declared biological or terrorism incident Free to the population affected Push packages available in 12 hrs Vendor managed inventory available is 24-36 hrs
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Anthrax
White powder Not person-to-person Vaccine available Cutaneous, GI, inhalation
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How can you get anthrax subcutaneously?
Contact w wild or domestic animals, leather, wool And having a skin opening
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Why are we concerned for inhaled anthrax?
Fatal bacteremia cause: Hemorrhagic meningitis Edema of airway Dysphasia Fever Shock Death Black lesions
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Tx for inhaled anthrax?
Ciprofloxacin
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TX for cutaneous anthrax?
Doxycycline
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Tularemia
" Rabbit fever " "deer fly fever" MOST infectious bacteria Not person-to-person Transmitted aerosol through: skin mucous membranes GI tract lungs
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Signs and symptoms of tularemia
Hemorrhagic inflammation of airway Headache Rigors Sore throat Pneumonia Pleuritis Resp failure Shock DEATH
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TX for tularemia
streptomycin & gentamicin
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Bubonic plague
Transmitted by: plaque infected flea NOT person-to-person Tender, enlarged inflamed lymph nodes
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What's the deadlier plague and details?
Pneumonic plague. Aerosol Transmitted person-to-person S/s: Fever Cough Dyspnea Hemoptysis Resp failure DEATH
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What are the tx drugs for the plague?
Streptomycin Gentamycin Doxycycline (skin) WITHIN 24 HRS OF SYMPTOMS!!
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What are smallpox symptoms
Person -to-person Summer disease Mucus membranes of resp tract Cough Fever Backache Red spots in mouth Skin rash leaving pitted scars Death bc of toxemia
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How to prevent smallpox?
Live Vaccination Cover site Notable scar in 3 wks
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How to tx smallpox?
You can't! Just supportive care
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What is the most potent poison known & how does it work?
Botulinum toxic Aerosol Put in food or water Blocks release of acetylcholine affects autonomic nervous system
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Botulinum toxin symptoms
Descending flaccid paralysis Death from paralysis of resp system
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Botulinum toxin TX
Botulinum antitoxin Supportive care for lungs & GI
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What is ricin?
Cell death due to protein production disruption Found in castor bean mash
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What happens if you inhale ricin?
Severe inflamed & edematous airway Resp failure Bleeding
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What happens if you ingest ricin?
GI hemorrhage Liver & kidney failure Resp failure Bleeding
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Ricin tx
No antidote Supportive care Rivax vaccine but still dangerous
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Mustard gas
Chemical blistering agent Vaporized at high temp ⬇️ Fatality rate
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Mustard gas tx
Soap & cool water shower x 3 Intubate for airway damage
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What is penetrate zinc trisodium & penetrate calcium trisodium used for?
IV or inhaled Internal contamination of plutonium, americium or curium Forms chelate to excrete through urine Treat in first 24 hrs Take daily for months
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What/how does Prussian blue work?
TX for radioactive cesium and thallium Forms chelate Excrete through GI 🚨 constipation🚨 need fiber laxatives and enemas to remove ASAP
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Dirty bomb
Blast = threat, not radiation Small area Limited radiation exposure
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TX for dirty bomb
Remove clothes and shower NO potassium iodide
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What is concerning about nuclear bombs?
Ionizing radiation Shock wave from explosion Intense heat, fires Intense light Permanent eye damage
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Nuclear bomb symptoms
Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fatigue Inflammation Skin burns Hair loss Ulcers in mouth, esophagus & GI Thyroid or leukemia cancer
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Nuclear bomb tx
Potassium iodide
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How does potassium iodide work?
Block uptake of radioactive iodine Take within 48 hrs of exposure Single dose Only protective to thyroid gland No rx needed
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How to apply topical with impetigo
Wash hands Warm wash cloth on rash for a few min Softly rub off scabbing Apply topical
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Topical meds for impetigo
Bacitracin (gram➕ skin infections) Neomycin/ polymyxin B (most widely used OTC topical)
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Topical med for MRSA
Mupiracin Can apply to nasal mucosa& skin
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Silver sulfadiazine
Tx: burns Antibacterial Application: thin layer covering entire burn with sterile gloves Adverse effect: Leukopenia in 2-3 days 🚨 call physician it it burns🚨
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Benzoyl peroxide
Tx: acne vulgaris Liberates oxygen on skin Drying action / peeling Used BID 4-6 wks for improvement
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Clindamycin
Tx: acne vulgaris, T zone
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Azelaic acid
Tx: acne rosacea Adverse effects: Hypopigmentation of dark complicated people
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Tretinoin
Tx: repairs uv radiation damage & fine wrinkles Vitamin A derivative light peeling/cell turn over 2-3 wks for improvement Application: completely dry skin 🚨 can cause birth defect, don't use while prego🚨
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Isotretinoin
Tx: cystic acne Slows sebaceous gland activity TX for 4-5 months Skin spells after a few days Adverse effects: ⬆️ triglycerides Skin/eye dryness and burning Birth defects
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What's iPLEDGE?
Computed based risk management program Goals: female pt not pregnant or risk being pregnant Monthly appt, check suicide risk BC 1 month prior to 1 month after 🚨 category X🚨 2 forms of birth control Pregnancy tests
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How is isotrenoin ( accutane) deadly to fetus?
Thymus gland abnormality Parathyroid hormone deficiency Cardiovascular abnormalities Wide set eyes Ear abnormalities Depressed bridge of nose Enlarge head Small chin
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Primary BC form approved for iPLEDGE
Tubal sterilization Partner's vasectomy IUD Hormonal - combo pills - skin patches - shots - under skin implant - vag ring
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Pimecrolimus
TX: eczema Immunosuppressant ⬇️ inflammation by⬇️ local T cells release Not asteroid su wont cause skin atrophy
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Coal tar
Tx: psoriasis Antiseptic, antibacterial, antiseborrheic suppress DNA synthesis&cell proliferation Topical creams, shampoo&soaps have a bad odor Adverse effects Photosensitivity Staining to skin, clothes and other surfaces
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Sunscreen needs both ______ & ______ to work
Organic & inorganic
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Organic sunscreen
Chemical screen UVB
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Inorganic sunscreen
Physical screen UVB & UVA Reflects light Titanium dioxide& zinc oxide
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Time of sunscreen application
30 min - 2 hrs b4 going outside Reapply every 2 hrs Reapply water/sweat resistant every 40 - 80 min
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Sunscreen age
> 1 month Recommended for after 6 Mon
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Sun protection factor (SPF)
Protection against UVB not UVA >15 reduces cancer Min. 30
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Lindane for scabies
Topical Wash off 8-12 hrs Don't use on kids unless absolutely necessary 🚨Neurotoxic
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Liane for lice
Shampoo . Wash off after 10 - 15 min Repeat 9 days later No conditioner
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Permethrin
Lice (also scabies) Wash out after 10 - 15 min Reapply after 9 days Rinse w water for 48 hrs No cream rinse or conditioner for 2 wks Treat bed mates Nix= damp hair Rid= dry hair
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Malathion lotion
Cream for lice Use if permethrin doesn't work Rub through all of hair Dry naturally Leave on for 8-12 hrs Rinse
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Crotamiton
Scabies Not as neurotic 2 applications 24 hrs apart Bathe 48 hrs after 2nd application
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Topical Dermatologic med nursing implications
Smaller the person, ⬆️ risk for toxicity Type of med toxicity Thin layer covering affected area completely Side effects: burning 🚨Not normal: blistering, large peeling
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Mebendazole
Pin worms - 1 dose, repeat 2 wks later Round worm, some tape worms - I dose for 3 days Adverse effects - diarrhea - Abd pain - visual disturbances
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Pyrantel
Pinworm, round worm
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Albendazole
Tapeworms
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Praziquantel
Flukes, some tapeworms
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When are worms an emergency
When pt is vomiting When worms are coming out of mouth, nose or esophagus
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Anthelmintic nursing implications
Know when its an emergency Stool cultures Wash hands Bleach items Cook meat and fish thoroughly
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Toxoplasmosis
Opportunistic infection Cats are host & eggs in cat feces Pregnancy & immune suppressed no cat litter S/s Cyst Blindness Toxicity Swollen head of infant if pregnant
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Amebiasis
Transmit in contaminated food & water Resides in intestines Can migrate to brain Nettie pots held distilled or boiled water
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Trichomoniasis
STD Resides in urethra raging, prostate Men = asymptomatic Women= vaginitis, soul fish smelling discharge, water drainge
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Pneumocystosis
Opportunistic infection Cause of PJP ( pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia) Fatal it left untreated Risk for cancer & immunocompromised. pt
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Giardiasis
Most common parasitic pathogen Transmits oral fecal route Colonize duodenum Daycare, pools w diapered infants, uncooked or left over food, puppies Resolves spontaneously in 4 -6 wKs Problematic recontamination Symptoms Bloody diarrhea vomiting Abd pain greasy stools horrible smell Needs cultures done
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Metronidazole
Tx: amebiasis, trichumoniasis, giardiasis eat and drink water Adverse effects: headache dizziness blurred vision diarrhea vomiting nausea 🚨 No etoh 24hrs b4 and 48hrs after (dehydration&liver damage)🚨
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Pentamidine
TX: PJP IV, IM , inhalation Adverse effects metallic taste NVD bronchospasm (via inhalation, given Albuterol) leukopenia severe hypotension (lay down flat)
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Pentamidine
TX: PJP IV, IM , inhalation Adverse effects metallic taste NVD bronchospasm (via inhalation, given Albuterol) leukopenia severe hypotension (lay down flat)
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Atovaquore
Antiprotozoal PJP
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Pyrimethamine ➕ sulfadoxine
Antiprotozoal Chloroquine resistant malaria Toxoplasmosis
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Iodoquinol
Antiprotozoal Specifically Giardia trichomonas amebiasis
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Iodoquinol
Antiprotozoal Specifically Giardia trichomonas amebiasis