Dermatology

Question 1

Exacerbation for Psoriasis

Answer 1

Exposure to sunlight

Question 2

Baking soda

Answer 2

To relieve itching of jaundice patient pt.

Question 3

Domeboro (Burrow’s solution)

Answer 3

Used as an astringent, antibacterial, and has
antipruritic properties; insect bites, swelling, bruising,
and allergies.

Question 4

Potassium permanganate

Answer 4

Used to treat canker sore (ulcers) dermatitis, fungal

infection of hands or feet.

Question 5

After a coal-tar application by a psoriasis client, instruct to
avoid?

Answer 5

Sunlight

Question 6

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Answer 6

Protect from sun exposure

Question 7

Treatment for pediculosis

Answer 7

OTC Pyrethrin

RID, A-200) or Permithrint (Vix)

Question 8

Impetigo

Answer 8

Is usually caused by the same strepiccocos
(gram positive) strain that causes strepthroat,
streptococcus pyogenes. It may also be caused by
Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive).
Precaution: contact isolation

Question 9

Complication from impetigo

Answer 9

Secondary to streptococcal infection:

Acute Glomerulo Nephritis (AGN)

Question 10

Drug of choice for Hansen’s disease (Leprosy)

Answer 10

Dapsone is used to treat Mycobacterium leprae
(leprosy) and it is also used to treat Pneumocystic
Carinii Pneumonia (PCP).

Question 11

Treatment for psoriatic arthritis

Answer 11

Enbrel (etanercept)

Question 12

Signs and symptoms related to allergens from cow’s milk

Answer 12

Fussiness, irritability, excessive crying, wheezing,
coughing, diarrhea, vomiting, colic, esophageal reflux,
bloody stools, rectal bleeding.

Question 13

Test to help identify the offending food allergies

Answer 13

RAST (radioallergosorbent test), a blood test to
detect 1gE (antibody) associated with allergens