Derm CE 2 Flashcards
characteristics of fungal rash
4
circular
central clearing
edges are more scaley and red
dry, erthematous scales peripherally
central clearing is to
fungal rash
presents are linear lines
scabies
how is tinea cruris treated
topical antifungal 2-3 weeks
christmas tree rash is to
pityriasis rosea
herald patch is to
pityriasis rosea PR
is PR contagious
no
abx used first line to treat early Lyme disease and other tickborne infections
doxycycline
Lyme disease - pregnant individual rx
amoxicillin
shingles is common in patients of what age
> 50
shingles - pharm for pain
nsaids - mild to mod pain
narcotics - severe pain
shingles - pharm antiviral agents by time
high dose antiviral agents:
<72 hours of symptoms - acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir x 7 days
>72 hours - treat if new lesions are still appearing
shingles - pharm antiviral agents for immunocompromised patients
yes - give antiviral agents
shingles assessment - acute phase
maculopapular rash that progresses to grouped vesicles on an erythematous base, then pustules in 3-4 days
maculopapular rash that progresses to grouped vesicles on an erythematous base, then pustules in 3-4 days
shingles