PRN1032 CCC1 Exam 3
1. Cellulitis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms:
Infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue; usually caused by Staph. Area will be
erythematous, swollen, and painful.
2. Cellulitis - Treatment and Care
Systemic antibiotics, burrow soaks, comfort measures, and prevention of complications
3. Herpes simplex - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Viral infection caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. Can appear as "cold sore" or affect genitals.
Either type can cause lesions in the genital area or other parts of the body.
4. Herpes simplex - Treatment and Care
Oral antivirals may be prescribed or creams can be used. Hand hygiene is important to
prevent spreading the virus.
5. Herpes zoster - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Also known as shingles, it is caused by the varicella virus. The virus lies dormant in the
body until reactivated (by trauma, illness, stress). Symptoms include low grade fever,
discomfort, and vesicles the form along a nerve pathway.
6. Herpes zoster - Treatment and Care
Early treatment is associated with better outcomes. Oral antivirals are typically
prescribed and sometimes prophylactic antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial
infection. Steroids may be used to decrease pain.
7. Tinea pedis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Fungal infection of the foot, known as "athlete's food"; causes itching, some swelling,
and skin breakdown.
, 8. Tinea pedis - Treatment and Care
Topical antifungals, keeping the feet clean and dry; reinforce that client should wear
clean cotton socks every day.
9. Candidiasis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Fungal infection that affects the mouth, esophagus, or vagina; white or yellow patches in
the mouth; causes itching and white discharge from vagina.
10. Candidiasis - Treatment and Care
Antifungal preparations; prevention measures
11. Onychomycosis - treatment
Topical tea tree oil or Vicks VapoRub may work for some. Oral medications come with
side effects, and liver function should be monitored. Treatment may take months.
12. Onychomycosis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Known as nail fungus; causes discolored and misshapen finger- or toenails.
13. Pediculosis and scabies Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Caused by parasites; more common in crowded living conditions or when personal
hygiene is neglected, but can affect anyone.
14. Pediculosis and scabies - Treatment and Care
Prescription drugs such as permethrin, pyrethrins, and malathion. Liver function should
be monitored. Contact isolation is recommended, and personal items must be
decontaminated.
15. Dermatitis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
1. Cellulitis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms:
Infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue; usually caused by Staph. Area will be
erythematous, swollen, and painful.
2. Cellulitis - Treatment and Care
Systemic antibiotics, burrow soaks, comfort measures, and prevention of complications
3. Herpes simplex - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Viral infection caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2. Can appear as "cold sore" or affect genitals.
Either type can cause lesions in the genital area or other parts of the body.
4. Herpes simplex - Treatment and Care
Oral antivirals may be prescribed or creams can be used. Hand hygiene is important to
prevent spreading the virus.
5. Herpes zoster - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Also known as shingles, it is caused by the varicella virus. The virus lies dormant in the
body until reactivated (by trauma, illness, stress). Symptoms include low grade fever,
discomfort, and vesicles the form along a nerve pathway.
6. Herpes zoster - Treatment and Care
Early treatment is associated with better outcomes. Oral antivirals are typically
prescribed and sometimes prophylactic antibiotics to prevent secondary bacterial
infection. Steroids may be used to decrease pain.
7. Tinea pedis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Fungal infection of the foot, known as "athlete's food"; causes itching, some swelling,
and skin breakdown.
, 8. Tinea pedis - Treatment and Care
Topical antifungals, keeping the feet clean and dry; reinforce that client should wear
clean cotton socks every day.
9. Candidiasis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Fungal infection that affects the mouth, esophagus, or vagina; white or yellow patches in
the mouth; causes itching and white discharge from vagina.
10. Candidiasis - Treatment and Care
Antifungal preparations; prevention measures
11. Onychomycosis - treatment
Topical tea tree oil or Vicks VapoRub may work for some. Oral medications come with
side effects, and liver function should be monitored. Treatment may take months.
12. Onychomycosis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Known as nail fungus; causes discolored and misshapen finger- or toenails.
13. Pediculosis and scabies Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
Caused by parasites; more common in crowded living conditions or when personal
hygiene is neglected, but can affect anyone.
14. Pediculosis and scabies - Treatment and Care
Prescription drugs such as permethrin, pyrethrins, and malathion. Liver function should
be monitored. Contact isolation is recommended, and personal items must be
decontaminated.
15. Dermatitis - Causes, Signs, and Symptoms
