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integumentary disorders

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an infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth ca infection to used by the fungus candida   thrush  
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can breastfeeding transfer to mothers nipples?   yes if good hygiene is not followed  
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thrush being passed along the GI tract can cause this_____   diaper rash aka dermatitis, inflammation of esophagus and stomach  
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s/s of thrush   white patches that resemble milk curds on tongue, inner lips, gums and oral mucosa  
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discomfort of thrush can cause____   anorexia  
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inflammation caused by prolonged contact with an irritant such as urine or feces   diaper rash aka dermatitis  
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s/s of diaper rash   red,irritated skin, sometimes accompanied by blistering  
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beefy red rash is generally indicative of?   candidiasis  
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treatment for diaper rash   zinc oxide ointments, petroleum jelly can help prevent  
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inflammation of genetically hypersensitive skin   atopic dermatitis aka infantile eczema  
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s/s of atopic dermatitis   lesions from vesicles that weep and develop a dry crust, itching is constant, lesions are easily infected  
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_____ is worse in the winter than in the summer   atopic dermatitis  
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_____ is not recommended for the use of diaper rash   baby powder  
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meds for treatment of atopic dermatitis   antihistamines- atarax,benadryl,claritin,allegra antibiotics topical corticosteroids nonsteroidal agents  
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used to decrease inflammation during flare ups,use for kids older than 2yrs.   nonsteroidal agents  
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used intermittentlt to reduce flare ups, low dose,moderate or high potency depends on age,degree of skin involement and side affects   topical corticosteroids  
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used to treat secondary infection   antibiotics  
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oral for antipruritic effect, preferred use during day time   antihistamines- claritin,allegraan  
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infectious disease of the skin caused by staphylococci or group A beta hemolytic strep   impetigo  
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the first symptoms of a nonbullous lesion from impetigo is   red papules that become small vesicles or PUSTULES surrounded by redness  
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vesicles that become fluid filled, eventually rupture,collapse,and leave a base with a peeling rim   bullous lesions  
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contagious skin to skin   impetigo pustules  
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impetigo lesions should be cleaned with what,and how many times a day?   soap and water, 3-4 times  
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impetigo can be prevented by nurses using______   proper aseptic methods  
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the bacterial genus ________ is comprised of common bacteria that are found in dust and on the skin   staphylococcus aureus  
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isnt a problem with healthy body defenses, but if the number of organisms increases in infants with low resistance______ may occur   skin infections  
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staphylococcus treatment   antibiotics, ointments, hand washing  
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bacterial infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue   cellulitis  
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cellulitis is caused by   strepococcus, staphylococcus, haemophilus influenzae  
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s/s of cellulitis   edemaatous, tender red, warm skin, can form a abscess,fever, septicemia  
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treatment of cellulitis   handwashing,oral antibiotics, warm moist compress  
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three types of _______ head lice,crabs,body lice   pediculosis  
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pediculosis capitis   head lice  
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pediculosis pubis   crabs  
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pediculosis corporis   body lice  
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s/s of pediculosis   severe itiching, matted hair,pustules or excoriations seen around face  
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treatment of pediculosis   permethrin-nix,pyrethrin shampoos, lindane-kwell, combing hair with fine tooth comb  
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categorized as thermal,radiation,electrical,or chemical   burns  
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_____ can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalances that can affect every body system   severs burns  
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major complications of severe burns   infection,scarring, functional disabilities  
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burn wound are classified by   body surface area, depth and location,association with other injures  
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rules of 9 due not work in   infants and children due to body size  
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an _______ is inserted if the child is in respiratory distress   endotracheal tube  
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treatment for burns   iv fluids,foley catheter,o2  
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important care of burns   maintenance of airway, shock prevention  
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_________ occurs if inhaled smoke or can involve face and chest burns   airway obstruction  
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treatment for superficial burns   cool compresses/soothing lotions  
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treatment for superficial partial thickness burns   antimicrobial agent, heal within 2 to 3 weeks  
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______ is commonly used for partial or full thickness burns to prevent sepsis   silvadene  
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range of motion,__________,debridement are used in treatment of burns   hydrotherapy  
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______ maybe necessary in full thickness burns   skin grafts  
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skin obtained from human cadavers   allograft  
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obtained from an undamaged area of the pt body   autograft  
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_____ must be removed to prevent infection in burned skin   eschar  
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type of med only ordered if infection in burns occur   antibiotics, penicillin,erythromycin  
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pain control for burns   morphine sulfate  
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in severe burns with absent bowel sounds the child will be_______ for first 24-48hrs   npo  
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diet for child with burns   HIGH PROTEIN,HIGH CALORIE  
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_____ concerns are important for a older child during recovery   body image  
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families may be dealing with this due to burns on family member   guilt,anger,denial,fear,grief  
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an inflammation of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles in the skin   acne vulgaris  
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______ is a plug of keratin,sebum,and bacteria   comedo  
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the surface of a comedo is darkened by melanin   blackhead  
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closed comedones responsible for the inflammatory process of acne   whiteheads  
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type of diet with acne vulgaris   regular  
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pt who are not taking tetracycline or vitamin a benefit from   sunshine  
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otc benzoyl lotions or gel act to dry and peel skin along with   supressing fatty acid growth  
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aids in elimination of keratinous plugs   topical retinoic acid derivartive---retin A  
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these meds may be given along with topical meds in serious cases   tetracycline,doxycycline,erythromycin  
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is now being used for pt with severe pustulocycstic acne   accutane  
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can interfer with birth control   TETRACYCLINE  
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more than 50% of skin disorders in children are a form of_______   dermatitis  
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_____ can live up to 1 month on the host, but only 48hrs without one   lice  
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what are the manifestations of scabies   thread like rash between fingers and other moist ares, pruritus, eczematmous in infants  
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med for ringworm   griseofulvin-grifulvin  
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med for thrush   nystain-mycostatin  
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med for head lice   pediculicide  
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med for lyme disease   amoxicillin-amoxil  
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discharge instructions for a 6month old with impetigo   clean nipples and pacifiers frequently,apply topical antibacterial ointment to the infection due not wash off, use clean towel to dry off infant after bath  
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nurse reviews way to prevent diaper dermatitis with a new mom   use superabsorbent disposable diapers,change as soon as wet, apply a barrier ointment  
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discharge instructions for child with contact dermatitis   should gently scrub skin to remove crusty areas  
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