Module 3 Integumentary System Flashcards
Vesicles around mouth is
Herpes Simplex Type 1
Vesicles on genitalia, is contagious, and recurs is
Herpes Simplex Type 2
What is the diagnostic test for Herpes Simplex
Culture
Caused by the varicella virus, shingles
Herpes Zoster
inflamed spinal ganglia pain, vesicles, crust near thoracic area
Herpes Zoster
What is a common treatment med for Herpes Zoster
Acyclovir
What is the diagnostic test for Herpes Zoster
Culture
When is a person most likely to get Herpes Simplex
When immune system is down
Area where there is a lot of nerves is called
Ganglia
What kind of medications do we give for Herpes Simplex type 1
Antivirals
Fluid filled lesions are called
Vesicles
What is the cure for Herpes Simplex
No cure
When is Herpes Simplex contagious
when lesions are present
What is the main priority for a patient that has just developed Herpes Zoster
Get them antivirals asap
When do we use Zostavax vaccine
Over 60 who has had shingles as a kid
If someone comes in contact with a person who has had Herpes Zoster what might they develop
Chicken pox
Superficial infection of the epidermis, most common in children
Impetigo Contagiosa
How do we treat Impetigo Contagiosa
Topical and Systemic antibiotics such as Bactroban
How do we apply Bactroban
Get crust off before applying ointment, by gentle washing and antibacterial soap
What is the diagnostic test for Impetigo Contagiosa
Culture
Acute localized inflammatory infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue usually caused by strep or staph
Cellulitis
In patients with Cellulitis skin should feel
Warm and tender
Ringworm of the scalp, infection of hair follicles and surrounding skin
Tinea Capitis
Raised areas that you can feel
Papules
Temporary alopecia with characteristics of black dots
Tinea Capitis
Ringworm of the body, affects trunk and extremities
Tinea Corporis
Pruritic annular plaques with scaling vesicle formation
Tinea Corporis
Known as jock itch, affects groin including genitalia, pubic hair, perineal skin
Tinea Cruris
More common in people who are physically active, obese, can extend to inner thighs & buttocks
Tinea Cruris
Known as athlete’s foot, most common fungal infection
Tinea Pedis
Fungal, tinea infections can be diagnosed by doing
cultures, inspection
causes hair infected by fungus to turn fluoresce (blue-green)
Woods Lamp
What is the tx. for tineas
Antifungals
For which tinea do we not use topical antifungals
Tinea Capitis
When epidermis becomes inflamed and damaged by repeated contact with irritant
Contact dermatitis
What can we use for patients with Pruritus in Contact Dermatitis
Cool compresses, Calamine lotion