general dermatology Flashcards
1
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erythema multiforme - common triggers
A
virus - herpesvirus
bacteria - mycoplasma pneumoniae
drugs can trigger it ?which
2
Q
erythema multiforme - rash characteristics
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rash comes on abruptly
burning sensation beforehand
lesions look like target lesions
3
Q
kawasaki’s disease - criteria
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high fever for 5 days, abrupt onset and any 4 of * bilateral nonexudative conjunctivitis * erythema of lips and oral mucosa * cervical lymphadenopathy * skin changes in extremities - desquamation of fingers and toes * rash - nonvesicular, in perineum
4
Q
kawasaki’s disease - management
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IV immunoglobulin, slow infusion over 10 hours
- needs hospital
5
Q
what is reye’s syndrome
A
brain disease that affects kids who had a virus and are given aspirin. don’t give aspirin
6
Q
chickenpox - complications in adults (8)
A
optic
- cornea lesions
organs
- pneumonia, esp if pregnant
- myocarditis
- nephritis
- glomerulonephritis
- hepatitis
other
- arthritis
- hemorrhagic complications
7
Q
three parts that make up an emollient
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base, active ingredient, preservative
8
Q
exanthem - define
A
any rash on skin
9
Q
enanthem - define
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rash on a mucosal surface
