Infection Flashcards
How long can OTC chloramphenicol eye drops be used for ?
Maximum 5 days
True or false:
Sex should be avoided until cystitis has cleared up
TRUE
OTC cystitis products may contain _________ citrate or __________ citrate
Sodium
Potassium
Which organism causes thrush
Candida albicans
True or false
Thrush can develop due to hormonal changes
TRUE
E.g due to pregnancy or oral contraceptives
_____ % clotrimazole can be used to treat vaginal thrush (internal cream)
10 %
Note: the external cream is only 2% !
Painful urination
Passing small volumes of dark, strong smelling urine
These can be signs of_______
Cystitis
Dysuria, fever and flank pain are symptoms of
Pyelonephritis
After how long should ovex (mebendazole) be repeated if re-infected
2 weeks
True or false:
Children infected with threadworms should be kept off school
FALSE
Lamisil (Terbinafine) for the treatment of athletes foot should not be used in patients under _____
16 years old
Maximum length of time OTC steroid creams can be used for
7 days
What is intertrigo
A rash in the folds of the skin e.g. under the breasts, in the armpits or groin
What is used to treat intertrigo ?
Topical antifungals
Amorolfine should not be used OTC in patients under ____
18 years old
True or false: Amorolfine can be sold OTC if 3 toe nails are affected
FALSE
Can only be sold if 1-2 nails (finger or toe) are affected
Why are insecticide shampoos not recommended for headlice?
Not enough contact time to kill louse eggs
How should insecticide lotions or solutions be used to treat head lice
2 applications 7 days apart.
Re-check hair again after 2 weeks to check for re-infestation
How should lice be tweeted in pregnant women and children under 2
Wet combing
Every 4 days over a 2 week period until no lice are seen on 3 consecutive occasions
True or false:
Scabies is most itchy at night
TRUE
Which skin infection appear as fine silvery lines which may sometimes end as a dark spot
Scabies
What is the ingredient in the following insecticides:
a) Lyclear cream
b) Derbac M liquid
a) permethrin 5%
b) malathoin 0.5% (preferred in pregnancy and breastfeeding)
True or false:
A shingles rash can be on both sides of the body
FALSE
It appears on one side of the body
Within how many hours should antivirals be started to reduce the risk of post herpertic neuralgia
72 hours
True or false:
Menstruation can be a trigger that reactivates cold sores
TRUE
As can trauma, sunlight, stress, cold and fever (etc)
How often is aciclovir cream applied to a cold sore
5 times a day
Which form of impetigo is the most common?
Non-bullous
Sores burst and leave golden brown crusts
True or false:
Impetigo can be treated OTC
TRUE
It can be treated OTC with hydrogen peroxide 1% cream BUT it is generally better to refer to GP for po antibiotics or fucidic acid cream
True or false:
Females under 16 presenting with vaginal thrush can be treated with OTC thrush preparations
FALSE
Under 16s must be referred to their GP for treatment
How does the discharge differ between vaginal thrush and bacterial vaginosis
Thrush: Thick, white creamy discharge. Yeasty smell
Vaginosis: Thin, watery discharge. Fishy smell. May become discoloured
