Cardiac flash cards

Which medication is the first-line treatment for acne in adolescents?

Benzoyl peroxide

Which condition is an example of a bacterial infection?

Impetigo is the bacterial infection of skin caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococci or Staphylococcus aureus

Which functions does the nurse associate with the epidermis? Select all that apply.

The epidermis inhibits the proliferation of microorganisms because of its dry external surface.

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune dermatitis (skin cells buld up and form itichy dry patches. Treated with ??? also shows silver scaley plaque on the skin.

a systemic photosensitizer such as psoralen and topical agents such as calcipotriene and anthralin. Isotretinoin and clindamycin are used to treat acne vulgaris.

Which type of allergic condition of the skin manifests in the client as delayed hypersensitivity?

allergic contact to dermatitis

What are the clinical manifestations during the fulminant stage in a client with inhalation anthrax? Select all that apply.

is a bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Manifestations such as septic shock, pleural effusion, and body temperature above 103°F indicate the fulminant stage of inhalation anthrax

A client visited the nurse with a complaint of chalk white patches on the skin. What could be the condition of the client?

Vitiligo is the abnormal condition in which chalky white patches appear on the skin.