General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 581: Spot diagnosis = _____

Answer: Cellulitis

Flashcard 582: Before treating a patient with cellulitis, _____ in order to monitor progress

Answer: use a single-use surgical marker to draw the outline of the infection

Flashcard 583: _____ infestations are caused by parasitic insects called Pediculus humanus capitis that inhabit human scalp hair & feed on blood

Answer: Head lice

Flashcard 584: Head lice presents _____ BUT can present with pruritus 2-6 weeks after infection

Answer: asymptomatically

Flashcard 585: A _____ is done for cellulitis IF there is a portal for microbial entry

Answer: swab (for culture)

Flashcard 586: _____ is a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction that typically presents as an intensely pruritic, erythematous rash with linear vesicles (e.g., from poison ivy) or in areas of metal contact (e.g., nickel).

Answer: Allergic contact dermatitis

Extra: Allergic contact dermatitis is a Type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction mediated by T-cells. Common triggers include nickel, poison ivy (urushiol), and cosmetics.

Flashcard 587: Cellulitis is most often caused by _____ or Streptococcus pyogenes infection

Answer: Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes

Flashcard 588: What is the management of pressure sores? _____

Answer: Wound dressings (hydrocolloid dressings which are moist)

Flashcard 589: _____ = flat border, poorly-demarcated Erysipelas= raised border, well-demarcated

Answer: Cellulitis

Flashcard 590: _____ is characterised by transient, pruritic hives

Answer: Urticaria