Pathophysiology for Nurses I
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Galen
Question:
Yeast infections are caused by
Answer:
undiagnosed immunodeficiency disorders
also Candida albicans
,Question:
How to treat thrush
Answer:
rinse mouth with Nystatin
Question:
Impetigo can be spread by _________
Answer:
asymptomatic carriers
Question:
A clinical manifestation of impetigo is a _________ crust
Answer:
yellowish
Question:
Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by _________ and ________ in
areas with _______________
Answer:
scaling and erythema
high oil concentration
,Question:
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) is is characterized by a __________ in the
epidermal barrier protein filaggrin
Answer:
genetic defect
Question:
People with atopic dermatitis have lower levels of _______
Answer:
natural moisturizing factor
Question:
in Irritant contact dermatitis, some of the irritating agents are
____________
Answer:
acids, alkalis, and hydrocarbons
, Question:
When caring for a patient with scabies, what kind of precaution is in place
and what kind of PPE will be needed?
Answer:
Contact precautions and gloves with gowns
Question:
Rocky mountain spotted fever is caused by tick bites that carry
__________
Answer:
Rickettsia rickettsii
Question:
Lyme disease is caused by tick bites that carry ___________
Answer:
Borrelia Burgdorferi