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A middle-age female patient presents to the clinic with a
recurrence of mild hidradenitis suppurativa after topical
therapies failed. Which first-line treatment is
recommended?
Tetracycline
Twelve weeks of oral tetracycline (Sumycin) is the
recommended first-line treatment for hidradenitis
suppurativa.
______________________________________________
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Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder of the terminal
follicular epithelium in apocrine gland-bearing skin. It is a
chronic, disabling disorder that progresses, often causing
keloids, contractures, and immobility. It is characterized
by comedone-like follicular occlusion, chronic and
relapsing inflammation, mucopurulent discharge, and
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progressive scarring.
Arthropathy associated with hidradenitis may be present.
Typical presentation includes nodules and sinus tracts
(inflamed or noninflamed), abscesses, and scarring found
in the axilla, genitofemoral area, perineum, gluteal area,
and inframammary area in women.
Recommended treatments include antibiotics, steroids,
retinoids, dapsone, and anti-tumor necrosis factor
agents. A dermatology consultation should also be
considered.
First-line treatment is a 12-week course of an oral
tetracycline (Sumycin) such as doxycycline. For patients
who do not respond to doxycycline, the next
recommended step is a combination of twice-daily
clindamycin (Cleocin) and rifampicin (Rifadin) for 10-12
weeks. If treatment fails, acitretin (Soriatane, for males
and nonfertile females) or dapsone (Aczone) may be
considered by a dermatologist. In patients with moderate
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to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, adalimumab (Humira)
may possibly be considered.
When providing culturally competent health care services
to an American Indian elder, the nurse practitioner
understands which is traditionally true?
The "Medicine Wheel" is used by many for the purpose
of health and healing
The "Medicine Wheel" is traditionally used and contains
four directions; north, south, east, and west. Traditionally
each tribe has different meanings for each direction and
they may represent the season of the year or stage of
life. It is aimed at providing a holistic view of life.
________________________________________
An understanding of different cultural preferences leads
to cultural competence in healthcare. Some patients may
value traditional culture and preferences as it relates to
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healthcare. These individual preferences should be
included in the interview and treatment plan for patients.
Traditionally, the American Indian culture values a holistic
approach to health care integrating the person, lifestyle,
environment, family, and religion. Patients adhering to
these traditional cultural practices often feel that illness
is due to a lack of harmony with the physical body, mind,
spirit, and emotions. Patients may seek care from
western medicine for specific ailments while also
consulting with traditional healers for spiritual guidance.
Healthcare providers should seek to understand relevant
cultural factors and assess each individual's healthcare
literacy in order to provide culturally competent care.
The nurse practitioner sees an older adult patient in the
clinic with the primary report of hearing loss and a
sensation of fullness in the right ear. The nurse
practitioner suspects conductive hearing loss. Which
could contribute to this?
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A middle-age female patient presents to the clinic with a
recurrence of mild hidradenitis suppurativa after topical
therapies failed. Which first-line treatment is
recommended?
Tetracycline
Twelve weeks of oral tetracycline (Sumycin) is the
recommended first-line treatment for hidradenitis
suppurativa.
______________________________________________
____
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a disorder of the terminal
follicular epithelium in apocrine gland-bearing skin. It is a
chronic, disabling disorder that progresses, often causing
keloids, contractures, and immobility. It is characterized
by comedone-like follicular occlusion, chronic and
relapsing inflammation, mucopurulent discharge, and
,ANCC FNP BOARD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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progressive scarring.
Arthropathy associated with hidradenitis may be present.
Typical presentation includes nodules and sinus tracts
(inflamed or noninflamed), abscesses, and scarring found
in the axilla, genitofemoral area, perineum, gluteal area,
and inframammary area in women.
Recommended treatments include antibiotics, steroids,
retinoids, dapsone, and anti-tumor necrosis factor
agents. A dermatology consultation should also be
considered.
First-line treatment is a 12-week course of an oral
tetracycline (Sumycin) such as doxycycline. For patients
who do not respond to doxycycline, the next
recommended step is a combination of twice-daily
clindamycin (Cleocin) and rifampicin (Rifadin) for 10-12
weeks. If treatment fails, acitretin (Soriatane, for males
and nonfertile females) or dapsone (Aczone) may be
considered by a dermatologist. In patients with moderate
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to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, adalimumab (Humira)
may possibly be considered.
When providing culturally competent health care services
to an American Indian elder, the nurse practitioner
understands which is traditionally true?
The "Medicine Wheel" is used by many for the purpose
of health and healing
The "Medicine Wheel" is traditionally used and contains
four directions; north, south, east, and west. Traditionally
each tribe has different meanings for each direction and
they may represent the season of the year or stage of
life. It is aimed at providing a holistic view of life.
________________________________________
An understanding of different cultural preferences leads
to cultural competence in healthcare. Some patients may
value traditional culture and preferences as it relates to
, ANCC FNP BOARD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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EXAM ALL ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST
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healthcare. These individual preferences should be
included in the interview and treatment plan for patients.
Traditionally, the American Indian culture values a holistic
approach to health care integrating the person, lifestyle,
environment, family, and religion. Patients adhering to
these traditional cultural practices often feel that illness
is due to a lack of harmony with the physical body, mind,
spirit, and emotions. Patients may seek care from
western medicine for specific ailments while also
consulting with traditional healers for spiritual guidance.
Healthcare providers should seek to understand relevant
cultural factors and assess each individual's healthcare
literacy in order to provide culturally competent care.
The nurse practitioner sees an older adult patient in the
clinic with the primary report of hearing loss and a
sensation of fullness in the right ear. The nurse
practitioner suspects conductive hearing loss. Which
could contribute to this?
