Integumentary

Question 1

Cellulitis

Answer 1

A common and potentially serious bacterial skin infection. the bacteria enter the skin.

Question 2

Cellulitis treatment

Route: oral
Purpose: kills infecting bacteria

Important notes: antibiotics can cause anaphylaxis. Be alert for, tongue/throat swelling and difficulty breathing.

Answer 2

Penicillin antibiotics 
 *amoxicillin
* other penicillin 
Cephalosporin antibiotics 
*cephalexin
* cephalosporins

Question 3

Penicillin antibiotics

• amoxicillin 
• Other penicillins

Answer 3

Can cause rash
stomach upset
diarrhea
seizure can occur with accumulation

Question 4

Cephalosporin Antibiotics
Cephalexin
Other cephalosporins

Answer 4

Can cause stomach upset nausea diarrhea acute kidney failure and increased liver enzymes with prolonged use

Question 5

Treatment
against infecting bacteria
To kill it

Answer 5

Antibiotics

Question 6

What is dermatitis?

Answer 6

A general term that describes inflammation of the skin

Question 7

Treatment for dermatitis

Answer 7

Topical corticosteroids (OTC) and (prescription)
Immunosuppressants
* all topical*

Question 8

Topical corticosteroids (OTC)

 hydrocortisone 1%

Answer 8

Reduces inflammation

used for thinner skin (face/eyelids/groin)

Question 9

Topical corticosteroids (prescription)

Answer 9

 reduces inflammation

Local side effects : skin thinning/ skin color changes / irritation /burning /peeling of skin.

Systemic side effects: Weight gain /easy bruising /lower resistance to infection /mood changes.