Regis NU641 ADV Clinical Pharmacology: Dermatology Questions and Answers 2024

False - Mild to moderate impetigo requires PO antibiotics to treat. staff aureus and strep pyogenes - A common bacterial organism found in skin infection is Impetigo - bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture mupirocin - topical antibiotic to treat mild impetigo cephalexin - antibiotic when impetigo worsens to treat MRSA augmentin or cefalexin - Child has cellulitis what meds would you prescribe Thrush - oral candidiasis in the newborn (fungal infection) mycostatin or fluconazole - May be prescribed for thrush tinea corporis - several discrete annular raised patches with a raised border onychomycosis - fungal infection of the nail - Treatment for onychomycosis fluconazole - A systemic antifungal used often to treat candida vaginitis hepatic disease - Systemic antifungals should be used with caution with what population benzoyl peroxide - mild acne treatment