General Surgery — Flashcards

What is the management for urticaria if trouble sleeping? _____

Head lice = _____ Nits = empty egg shells that are white & shiny and "glued" to the hair

Anything that disrupts the cutaneous barrier is a risk factor for _____ infection: - Skin trauma - Ulceration - Surgery - Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, chronic venous ulcers) - IVDU

If necrotic tissue is present in pressure sores then manage with _____

Assess pressure sores with a validated classification tool (_____): Category 1: non-blanchable erythema Category 3: partial thickness skin loss Category 3: full thickness skin loss Category 4: full thickness tissue loss

Spot diagnosis = _____

Urticaria presents with _____ that are pruritic and usually last < 24 hours

Hint: lesion

A patient presents with a rash that appeared after a bee sting. Physical exam reveals annular, blanching, red papules on the arm. Vitals are normal. What is the most likely diagnosis? _____

How do you diagnose head lice? _____

Allergic contact dermatitis rash only affects areas within direct contact of allergen _____

Hint: T/F