answers
T/F: Mild to moderate impetigo requires PO antibiotics to treat Correct
Answer-False
A common bacterial organism found in skin infections is (SATA):
staff aureus
staff pyrogenes
strep pyrogenes Correct Answer-Staff aureus
Strep pyrogenes
My patient has impetigo, i understand this is a... Correct Answer-
bacterial skin infection
I am treating my patient for mild impetigo, a topical agent of choice is..
Correct Answer-Mupirocin 2% ointment
My patient's impetigo sx worsen, i should try which agent next? Correct
Answer-cephalexin
a child presents with cellulitis, I might prescribe: SATA
penicillin
augmentin
cefalexin
,azithromycin Correct Answer-augmentin
cefalexin
a patient presents with thrush, this is? Correct Answer-a fungal infection
of the mouth
I may prescribe what medications for thrush? SATA
mycostatin
benadryl suspension
fluconazole Correct Answer-mycostatin
fluconazole
my patient has several discrete annular raised patches with a raised
border, i suspect? Correct Answer-tinea corporis
onycomychosis is? Correct Answer-a fungal infection of the nail
T/F: eradication of onychomycosis is done with a topical antifungal
Correct Answer-False
a systemic antifungal used to treat candida vaginitis is? Correct Answer-
fulconazole
systemic antifungals should be used with caution in which population?
Correct Answer-patients with hepatic disease
, T/F: there are many interactions with topical antifungals Correct
Answer-false
T/F: a viral skin infection such as varicella should be treated topically
Correct Answer-false
my patient presents for the first time with mild acne, I may first suggest?
Correct Answer-benzoyl peroxide
common topical tx for acne may be a combination of benzoyl peroxide
and.. Correct Answer-erythromycin
clindamycin
first line oral antibiotic for moderate acne Correct Answer-minocycline
T/F: Hormonal contraceptives are useful in treating females with
inflammatory acne Correct Answer-True
A chronic inflammatory disorder of facial glands and blood vessels is?
Correct Answer-rosacea
treatment of rosacea Correct Answer-metronidazole gel