Skin infections Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterial
Impetigo and MMRA
teaching
A
- teach avoid touching area
- teach use separate wash cloths
- teach bleach bath 2 x weekly for 5 min or ½ cup in 50-gallon tub ¼ full
- daily bathing with antibacterial soap
- Mupriocin to nares of family 2 x daily x 2 weeks
2
Q
Bacterial
nurse actions
A
- hand wash before and after contact
3
Q
Fungal
Teaching
A
- hand hygiene,
- don’t share grooming items (brush, toothbrush, clothes, utentils),
- cover lesions,
- can be transferred to pets
4
Q
Fungal
Medication education
A
- always complete regimen,
- may be up to one month post symptoms.
5
Q
Fungal
Griseofulvine
How long is therapy?
Important teaching?
A
- 3-4 weeks
- maintain prescribed dosage
- take with HIGH fat foods = absorption
6
Q
Fungal
Griseofulvine
Side effects?
A
- HA
- upset stomach
- fatigue
- imsomnia
- photosensitivity
7
Q
Fungal
Griseofulvine
For children taking over 1 month
–> monitor what labs?
A
- leukopenia (WBC reduction)
- renal / liver function
