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1
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What are the first line treatments for Tinea Capitis?

A

Oral Terbinafine (Kids over 4)
Griseofulvin (Kids over 2)

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What is the treatment for a Kerion?

A

Griseofulvin

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What is the treatment for Tinea Barbae?

A

Terbinafine
Griseofulvin
Fluconazole
ORAL MEDICATION REQUIRED
topicals can be used as an adjunct therapy

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4
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How do you prevent Tinea Corporis?

A

Treat infected pets
Foot powder
Keep feet dry
Wear clean socks

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How do you treat Tinea Corporis?

A

Terbinafine (topical)
Butenafine (topical)
continue treatment for 1-2 weeks after clearing

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6
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How can you prevent Tinea Cruris?

A

Miconazole Nitrate powder

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7
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How do you treat Tinea Cruris?

A

Terbinafine (topical)
Azoles

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How do you treat Tinea Pedis in the Macerated Stage?

A

Aluminum Acetate soak for 20 minutes 2x a day
+ Topical Cream (Azoles or Ciclopirox)

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How do you treat Tinea Pedis in the Dry and Scaly Stage?

A

Any broad spectrum anti-fungal cream
- urea lotion to increase efficacy in thick soles

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How do you treat onychomycosis?

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Terbinafine (oral) for 12 weeks
- monitor kidneys
Itraconazole (oral)

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How do you treat Tinea Versicolor?

A

Fluconzaole (oral)
Selenium Sulfide or Ketoconzale (adjunct therapy)

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How do you treat oral thrush?

A

Fluconazole
Ketoconazole
Nystatin Mouth Rinse

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How do you treat cheilitis caused by Candida albicans?

A

Nystatin
Ketoconazole
Clotrimazole

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How do you treat vulvovaginal candidiasis?

A

Fluconazole (oral)
- single dose

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What is the treatment for Balanitis?

A

Nystatin (topical)
- aluminum acetate soak for itching relief

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16
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How do you treat Intertrigo?

A

Imidazole (topical)
Clotrimazole (topical)
- Hydrocortisone

17
Q

How do you treat candidal cystitis?

A

Discontinue antibiotics
Remove Catheter
- persistent cases need Fluconazole

18
Q

How do you treat esophageal candidiasis?

A

Fluconazole (oral) - if they can swallow
Fluconazole (IV)

19
Q

What is the treatment for mild to moderate illness of Histoplasmosis?

A

Itraconazole
Amphotericin B (IV) - Severe

20
Q

What are the treatments for Coccidiomycosis

A

Itraconazole or Fluconazole
Amphotericin B (IV) - progressive disease

21
Q

How do you treat mild to moderate Blastomycosis?

A

Itraconazole
(6-12 months)

22
Q

How do you treat moderate to severe Blastomycosis?

A

Amphotericin B (IV)
- followed by an -azole for 12 months

My Clin Med 1: Treatments (20 decks)

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