Skin Flashcards

1
Q

causes folliculitis, scalded skin syndrome, impetigo, acne, wound infections, toxic shock syndrome

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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2
Q

raised lesion filled with fluid, less than 1 cm in diameter

A

Vesicle

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3
Q

circumscribed elevated lesions that contain pus (may be sterile)

A

pustule

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4
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raised lesion filled with fluid, > 1 cm in diameter

A

bulla

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5
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a flat lesion of different color than surrounding skin

A

macule

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6
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solid lesion with raised borders, < 1 cm in diameter

A

papule

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7
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Staph aureus virulence factors:

A

coagulase positive (forms clot to protect itself).

hyaluronidase (breaks down hyaluronic acid and penetrates)

exfoliatin (attacks desmosomes)

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8
Q

Scalded skin syndrome

A

S.aureus

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9
Q

exfoliatin

A

toxin that causes blisters

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10
Q

Foliculitis

A

S. aureus. Pimple/sty

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11
Q

Furuncle

A

Boil. Infection spreads into surrounding tissues

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12
Q

Carbuncle

A

thick skin, back of neck

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13
Q

Treatment for Scalded Skin Syndrome

A

methicillin

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14
Q

Treatment for Streptococcus impetigo

A

Erythromycin and penicillin

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15
Q

Cause of Erysipelas

A

Mostly strep infections. Results from spread of impetigo infection to surrounding lymph nodes

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16
Q

Cat scratch disease pathogen?

A

Bartonella henselae (gram neg, aerobe)

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17
Q

Treatment for Cat-Scratch disease

A

ampicillin or erythromycin

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18
Q

S/S of Cat-scratch disease

A

papule at site. Swelling of lymph node, fever, malaise

19
Q

Fever, rash, starts on face. Arthralgia

A

German measles (Rubella)

20
Q

Erythema migrans

A

bullseye rash from Lyme disease

21
Q

SSPE complication of?

A

Measles

22
Q

Kpolik spots

A

red spots with specks. From meales ruebeola

23
Q

Warts caused by what?

A

papilloma virus

24
Q

Fifth’s Disease caused by what?

A

erythema infectiosum

25
Q

Cellulitis caused by?

A

Streptococcus pyogenes

26
Q

Trachoma caused by?

A

Chlamydia

27
Q

Cause of meningitis in adults?

A

Streptococcus pneumonia

28
Q

Scarlet Fever caused by?

A

Strep pyogenes

29
Q

Cause of bacterial meningitis in newborns?

A

Streptococcus agalactiae

30
Q

one-sided dermatome outbreak?

A

Varicella-zoster (chicken pox)

31
Q

Which organism is part of the TORCH group that can lead to congenital problems?

A

Rubella virus

32
Q

Drug of choice for cryptococcalmeningoencephalitis?

A

Amph B

33
Q

Blockage of inhibitory neuotransmittor to motor neurons caused by?

A

Clostridium

34
Q

What do you give other family members of a pt who has Neisseria meningitidis (Menigococcal Meningitis)?

A

Rifampin

35
Q

Organism that causes formation of Negri bodies in neuron is

A

Rabies

36
Q

Most dangerous LRI in children under one that causes bronchiolotis is?

A

RSV

37
Q

Most common cause of meningitis in newborns?

A

Streptococcus agalactiae, E. Coli, Listeria

38
Q

Most common cause of meningitis in preschoolers?

A

Haemophilus influenza

39
Q

Most common cause of meningitis in school-age children?

A

Neisseria meningitidis

40
Q

Most common cause of meningitis in adults?

A

Streptococcus pneumoniae

41
Q

Vaccine to prevent meningitis in kids?

A

Hib

42
Q

Leprosy is aka?

A

Hansen’s disease

43
Q

Two forms of leprosy?

A

tubercloid and lepromatous