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NR511-MIDTERM REVIEW (GENERAL INFORMATION &
SKIN DISORDERS) || ACCURATE AND FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED
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What do you see with fungal skin infections? - CORRECT ANSWER -Papular rash and satellite
lesions



How do you diagnose fungal skin infections? - CORRECT ANSWER -No Diagnostic tests; based on
presentation

-Location will tell you (think under the breast, skin rolls etc.)



What is a common fungal infection? - CORRECT ANSWER -Candida albicans



Treatment for fungal skin infections - CORRECT ANSWER -anti fungal cream or pill



What is important to remember with fungal skin infections? - CORRECT ANSWER -Keep area as
dry as possible (favors moisture, warmth and poor air circulation)



Who is at risk for fungal skin infections? - CORRECT ANSWER --Immunocompromised patients

-Diaper rash

-Diabetics

-Antibiotic therapy

-Conditions that decrease immunity (HIV, DM, Corticosteroids)

-Bone marrow transplant

, -Chemotherapy



What is tinea vesicolor? - CORRECT ANSWER -Flat/slightly elevated brown papules and plaques
that scale

-most commonly on trunk and shoulders

**Think of that black pt in clinical**



Balanitis - CORRECT ANSWER -candidiasis in glans penis



Tinea corpis - CORRECT ANSWER -"Ring worm"

-Scaly borders/patches

-Exposed skin surfaces or on the trunk



tinea pedis - CORRECT ANSWER -athlete's foot



tinea cruis - CORRECT ANSWER --jock itch

-groin



Onychomycosis (Tinea Unguium) - CORRECT ANSWER -Fungal infection of the nail bed



Describe Onychomycosis - CORRECT ANSWER --White or yellow discoloration

-Thickening and separating of the nail from the bed



Treatment for Onychomycosis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Topical anti fungal



Who is at risk for dry skin? - CORRECT ANSWER -Older adults