Impetego

Question 1

Impetigo is a _______ infexn of the skin..

Answer 1

Bacterial

Question 2

The bacterias that cause impetigo are:

Answer 2

Streptococci
Staphylococci
(Both)

Question 3

T/F Impetigo is associated with poor hygiene & low socioeconomic status.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Impetigo presents as:

Answer 4

Yellow to red weeping, crusted or pustular lesions.

Question 5

Impetigo is commonly found on: (4)

Answer 5

Nose
Mouth
Cheeks
Extremities

Question 6

Two symptoms of impetigo:

Answer 6

Itch

Burn

Question 7

T/F Impetigo is contagious.

Answer 7

TRUE

Question 8

Impetigo is common in these populations:

Answer 8

Children & Adults

Question 9

In addition to hygiene & socioeconomic status, impetigo is associated with: (CWAM)

Answer 9

Crowded living conditions
Warm climate
Malnutrition
Anemia

Question 10

Treatment of impetigo uses:

Answer 10

Topical applied mupirocin

Oral agents against staph or strep (antibiotics)

Question 11

Mupirocin is an:

Answer 11

Antibiotic Ointment

Question 12

T/F Exudates should be removed..

Answer 12

True

Question 13

How often should exudates be removed?

Answer 13

2-3x a day.

Question 14

What should we use to remove exudates?

Answer 14

Soap & Water

Question 15

For stubborn crusts we should use:

Answer 15

Warm Saline Soaks

Compresses

Question 16

To combat pruritus we should:

Answer 16

Keep nails short

Use antihistamines

Question 17

How long should Rx treatment continue?

Answer 17

7-10 Days

Question 18

T/F People with impetigo should share linens.

Answer 18

FALSE