General Surgery — Flashcards

Impetigo characteristically presents with _____ typically located around the mouth

Atopic eczema presenting with sleep disturbance should be offered a(n) _____

Hint: medication

_____ is the least oiliest and best absorbed

Hint: emollient

_____ are used for acute flares and moderate-to-severe atopic eczema

Hint: management

_____ impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus exclusively

For severe, widespread atopic eczema a short course of _____ may be recommended

Scabies is diagnosed _____

What management for impetigo if the topical treatment is ineffective, widespread, or systemically unwell? _____

Advise patients with atopic eczema to use emollients liberally and apply _____ at least

Hint: Frequency

_____ impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus & Streptococcus pyogenes