Maryville University NURS 623 Exam 1 questions with correct answers

Mode of transmission for parasitic skin infections Answer Close direct skin contact. Clinical presentation for Scabies Answer Intense itching, worse at night. Burrows noted between webs of fingers. Commonly prescribed medications for Scabies Answer Permethrin Cream 5% (Elimite) is the first-line treatment. Safe in 2 months and older. Apply to all areas from neck down and leave on for 8-12 hours. Repeat application in 1 week. May repeat a third time in another week. Follow up in 1 week. Antihistamines and topical steroids if the pruritis is bad. What should you include in the patient education to prevent spreading of the various parasitic skin problems? Answer Avoid close contact. Wash all bedding, clothing, cloth items, and stuffed animals in hot water. All close contacts family members, people you live with and sexual partners need to be treated as well. Which bacterial skin infection is considered highly contagious? Answer Impetigo What is the "classic" presentation of impetigo? Answer Honey crusted lesions What is the management of a minor case of folliculitis (non-pharmacologic)? Answer Gentle cleansing by washing the skin twice a day with antibacterial soap.