MSN 624- SKIN INFECTIONS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Boils?
skin abscess tht forms @ hair follicle, extend deep into dermis, form abscess, caused
by staph auerus
sensitive to touch
management of Boils?
I&D, warm, moist heat, MRSA coverage (Sulfa or Doxy), Cephalexin, or Dicloxacillin
Follow-up few days to 1 week
Cellulitis?
acute skin infection, spread rapidly, extends deep into dermis
clinical presentation of Cellulitis?
spreading erythema, induration, warmth, pain, fever, chills, luymphadectomy
most susceptible populations- DM 2, cirrhosis, RF, HIV + & malnutrition
tx of Cellulitis?
upper and lower extremitiy w/ low rk of MRSA,
elevate limb and compression + Cephalexin 500 mg PO q 6-12 hours
if MRSA= consult ID + Doxy 100 mg PO BID or Vanco IV
HPV?
direct contact, vaccine available
topical for warts, cryotherapy, surgery
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Boils?
skin abscess tht forms @ hair follicle, extend deep into dermis, form abscess, caused
by staph auerus
sensitive to touch
management of Boils?
I&D, warm, moist heat, MRSA coverage (Sulfa or Doxy), Cephalexin, or Dicloxacillin
Follow-up few days to 1 week
Cellulitis?
acute skin infection, spread rapidly, extends deep into dermis
clinical presentation of Cellulitis?
spreading erythema, induration, warmth, pain, fever, chills, luymphadectomy
most susceptible populations- DM 2, cirrhosis, RF, HIV + & malnutrition
tx of Cellulitis?
upper and lower extremitiy w/ low rk of MRSA,
elevate limb and compression + Cephalexin 500 mg PO q 6-12 hours
if MRSA= consult ID + Doxy 100 mg PO BID or Vanco IV
HPV?
direct contact, vaccine available
topical for warts, cryotherapy, surgery
