Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

Flashcard 441: _____ is the earliest and most common symptom of mestastatic spinal cord compression

Answer: Back pain

Flashcard 442: Tinea corporis typically have an erythematous _____ edge and a surrounding a clear centre

Answer: scaly

Flashcard 443: _____ is dermatophyte infection the scalp hair follicles and the surrounding skin

Answer: Tinea capitis

Flashcard 444: Fungal nail infections are called _____

Answer: onychomycosis

Flashcard 445: For patients with tinea capitis a _____ should be co-prescribed for first 2 weeks to ↓ transmission

Answer: topical antifungal (ketaconzaole) shampoo

Extra: Note: Tinea capitis always requires systemic antifungal therapy (e.g., Griseofulvin, Terbinafine). Topical antifungal shampoos (Ketoconazole or Selenium sulfide) are used as an adjunct to decrease fungal shedding and prevent transmission to others during the initial phase of treatment.

Flashcard 446: Hyper/hypopigmented patches of pityriasis versicolor are most commonly located on the _____, back, & upper arms because of ↑ sebum production

Answer: chest

Flashcard 447: Tinea is commonly referred to as "_____"

Answer: ringworm

Flashcard 448: What is the management for tinea corporis/cruris in very extensive or inflammatory disease? _____

Answer: Oral antifungal (oral terbinafine)

Flashcard 449: Tinea capitis presents with _____, erythematous, scaly scalp with patches of hair loss

Answer: pruritic

Flashcard 450: Risk factors for tinea corporis/cruris are warm, humid environments, sweating, & _____-fitting clothing

Answer: tight