First part of communicable diseases Flashcards
For bacterial conjuctivitis, how should you care for the eyes before seeing seeing the doctor
cleanse eyes of the goopy discharge with a wet rag with warm water
When should a pat with signs of bact conjunct see the doc
within 24hrs
What are some signs of bact conjunc
swollen eyes
greenish yellow discharge
Signs of chicken pox
fever
fatigue
itchy rach that starts on face and chest then spreads to rest of body
What is the infectious period of chicken pox
1 to 2 days before rash onset until all the lesions have crusted.
What is an important intervention that helps with lowering the itchiness of chicken pox
avoid overheating
Should you scratch at chick pox and why
no bec it can cause secondary infections or scarring
What are the signs of impetigo
itchy rash around mouth with reddened base and yellowish crusting
What is the first care needed for impetigo pats in schools
have them wash hands and call parents for pick up and doctors appointment
What is a consideration with the spreading of impetigo
it can be spread by infecting objects so dont let them share things like towels etc
What is a common med for impetigo
oral amoxicillin/clavulanate
What are the signs of tinea capitis
round scaly patching on scalp
hair loss in affected area
yellowish crusting/inflammed mass
What is the most common cause of tinea capitis
fungus
What are some common meds for tinea capitis
griseofulvin
topical ketoconazole
What are some care interventions for children with tinea capitis that have sibligns
dont share things
wear cap to bed if share bed
What are some teaching considerations for griseofulvin prescriptions
usu taking it for weeks-months
take with high fat foods
Side effects of griseofulvin
headache
GI upset
insomnia
photosensitivity
What virus causes chicken pox
varicella zoster
What should be recommended for children with signs of chicken pox who have also had a vaccine for it
they should be kept from school or other immunocompromised people bec they may have chicken pox again
