Walden 6531 Primary Care Of Adults Across The Lifespan Midterm Exam Spring 2023 Updated

carbuncle treatment {Ans: drainage or debridement, systemic abx with MRSA coverage is often required}Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis {Ans: Caused by direct epidermal damage. Pruritic eruption.}Foruncle {Ans: a tender fluctuant lesion, with surrounding erythema}Acne vulgaris treatment {Ans: Avoid excessive scrubbing. No picking or popping. Avoid makeup or moisturizers with oil. Smoking cessation if applicable. Mild/ Moderate: Benzoyl peroxide 1X a day. Tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene Moderate: Topical with antibiotics. (tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline). Oral contraceptives with low dose estrogen ( No progesterone). Diuretic spironolactone (anti-adrenergic). Severe: Try different combos. May consider retin-A Takes 4-8 weeks to start to see improvement.}acne rosacea {Ans: chronic dermatologic d/o characterized by erythema, edema, papules and pustules, telangiectasia, usually affecting middle aged people.}cicatricial alopecia {Ans: permanent localized loss associated with scarring Found in: chronic cutaneous discoid lupus, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planus, linear scleroderma, sarcoidosis, and cutaneous metastasis.}cellulitis treatment and prevention {Ans: *Treatment* •Antibiotics penicillin, amoxicillin, amox-clav., dicloxacillin, cephalexin, or clinda. -S. pyogenes are sensitive to most antibiotics -S. aureus often antibiotic resistant, so healthcare providers choose a drug that is likely to kill S. aureus since it will kill S. pyogenes as well (ex. TMP-SMX, or doxycycline)(if MRSA confirmed -