part 4

Question 1

Inflamed areas with white exudate, peeling, and pruritic

Answer 1

candidiasis

Question 2

What is the management for candidiasis?

Answer 2

oral nystatin
topical nystatin
IV amphotericin

Question 3

How is candidiasis spread?

Answer 3

contact - common from diaper dermatitis

Question 4

What is scabies?

Answer 4

• caused by scabies mite

- female burrows into epidermis to deposit eggs and feces

Question 5

How long will it take to cause inflammation? What are the implications because of this length of time?

Answer 5

• inflammation occurs 30-60 days later

- because of the delayed S&S all people in close contact will need to be treated

Question 6

How is scabies passed?

Answer 6

-direct, prolonged skin to skin contact with an infected person

Question 7

Where is the eruption of scabies common?

Answer 7

• papular eruption between fingers

- pruritus

Question 8

What is the treatment for scabies?

Answer 8

• topical scabicide lotion
• leave on for recommended time before washing it off (8-14 hours)
• use a toothpick to get it under the finger and toe nails
• Oral treatment: Ivermectin if more than 15kg, antihistamines for itching
• antibiotics only if secondary infection occurs
• soothing creams/lotion for pruritus

Question 9

How should things in the home be cleaned if someone has scabies?

Answer 9

• washed in hot water and dryed on hot

- stuffed animal and things need to be sealed in a bag for 72 hours