PC 707 Module 9 Exam Questions and Answers

PC 707 Module 9 Exam Questions and Answers Sierra has a bacterial infection. The two most common bacterial infections are _________________ and __________________ - Answer ️️ -(1) Staphylococcus aureus (2) Streptococcus pyrogens Gram Positive T/F. Bacterial skin infections are treated only with systemic pharmacological agents. - Answer ️️ -False T/F. A localized, mild bacterial infection is best treated with neomycin. - Answer ️️ -False. What type of topical treatment for bacterial skin infections commonly leads to allergic reaction, which will look like a worsening of the infection? - Answer ️️ -Neomycin T/F. Burned, broken or denuded skin increases absorption of the applied topical medication. - Answer ️️ -True T/F. Topical agents effectively treat diffuse and severe infections - Answer ️️ -False. Topical agents treat localized and mild infections Jenna has honey crusted lesions around her mouth and nose. What type of infection is this? - Answer ️️ -Impetigo Mild to moderate impetigo is treat with _____________ - Answer ️️ -Mupirocin (Bacitracin or Bactroban) What is used to treat severe impetigo that spreads to several different locations? - Answer ️️ - Combination of oral and topical treatment The CDC is the gold standard for information on MRSA. - Answer ️️ -True What does the CDC recommend for community acquired MRSA? - Answer ️️ -(1) I&D (2) C&S (3) education on wound care and hygiene (4) follow up in the absence of systemic symptoms (5) severe local symptoms and (6) immunosuppression. What should providers consider as a differential diagnosis when for infections of the skin and soft tissues, especially in the presence of an abscess? - Answer ️️ -MRSA What is the FIRST line treatment for skin infections? - Answer ️️ -Topical therapy