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Week 4: Minor foot disorders, warts, fungal infections Flashcards

1
Q

warts are caused by what virus?

A

HPV

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2
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non-pharm therapy for warts?

A

avoid damaging the wart
wash hands before/after touching wart
avoid sharing towels

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3
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what acid is a good pharm therapy for warts?

A

salicylic acid

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4
Q

what are the exclusions for self-treatment of warts?

A

pregnancy or breastfeeding
children under 3 can’t use salicylic acid
children under 4 can’t use cryotherapy products
conditions effecting blood circulation to hands/feet (like diabetes)
immunocompromised patients
large/multiple warts on one area of body
bleeding, painful, discolored warts
painful warts on foot
warts on face, breast, armpits, fingernails, toenails, anus, genitalia, or mucous membranes
warts not resolved after 12 weeks of self-treatment

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5
Q

what percentages of salicylic acid are typically used for warts?

A

17% and 40%

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6
Q

patients should not use salicylic acid on warts longer than?

A

12 weeks

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7
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if wart is not gone after 12 weeks what should pt do?

A

see Dr

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8
Q

what three ingredients are used for cryotherapy?

A

dimethyl ether, propane, and nitrous oxide

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9
Q

is a vitamin A supplement a good complementary therapy for warts? if so, why?

A

yes, retinoids may interfere with HPV replication

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10
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would increasing zinc help with warts? if so, why?

A

yes, zinc improves immune response and inhibit HPV replication

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11
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is garlic a good treatment for warts? if so, why?

A

yes, it might inhibit cellular proliferation

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12
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is occlusion with duct tape a good way to remove warts?

A

possibly

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13
Q

where on the body would you expect to find tinea capitis?

A

on the scalp

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14
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where on the body would you expect to find tinea cruris?

A

the groin

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15
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where on the body would you expect to find tinea corporis?

A

the body

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16
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where on the body would you expect to find tinea pedis?

A

the feet

17
Q

where on the body would you expect to find tinea unguium?

A

the nails

18
Q

what’s another name we use for tinea infections?

A

ringworm

19
Q

how does tinea pedis present itself?

A

itching or stinging in between the toes

20
Q

how does tinea unguium present itself?

A

causes nails to become thick, opaque, and yellow in color

21
Q

how does tinea corporis present itself?

A

begins as small scaly areas of skin that spread and may cause itching

22
Q

how does tinea cruris present itself?

A

causes red scaly skin in the groin area that is very itchy

23
Q

how does tinea capitis present itself?

A

scaly patches of skin on the scalp that may be itchy

24
Q

nonpharm therapy for fungal infections?

A

keep skin clean and dry

25
Q

what are the names of the two topical OTC imidazoles used for fungal infections?

A

clotrimazole and miconazole

26
Q

what is terbinafine hydrochloride used to treat?

A

tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis

27
Q

what are the exclusions for self-treatment of fungal infections?

A

treatment unsuccessful or condition worsens
nails or scalp involved
face, mucous membranes, or genitalia involved
autoimmune disorder
fever

28
Q

what are the directions for using an antifungal treatment for tinea cruris?

A

apply twice a day for 2 weeks

29
Q

what are the directions for using an antifungal treatment for tinea corporis/pedis?

A

apply twice a day for 4 weeks

30
Q

what is butenafine hydrochloride used to treat?

A

tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis

31
Q

what is tolnaftate used to treat?

A

tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis

32
Q

what is undecylenic acid used to treat?

A

tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis

33
Q

what causes corns?

A

pressure from bony joints

34
Q

non-pharm treatment for corns and calluses?

A

daily soaking of affected area followed by gentle scrubbing off of dead skin

35
Q

exclusions for self-treatment of corns and calluses

A

diabetes, peripheral circulatory disease

history of rheumatoid arthritis

36
Q

best pharm treatment for corns and calluses?

how to use?

A 
salicylic acid (0.5%-40%)
1-2 xd for 3-6 days
37
Q

if corns and calluses have not improved after ___ days what should pt do?

A

14 days

seek medical evaluation

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