General Surgery — Flashcards

Flashcard 601: _____ 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 602: _____ contact dermatitis is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction that is characterised by erythema & pruritus at the site of contact

Answer: Allergic

Flashcard 603: 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 604: Acute urticaria = < _____ Chronic urticaria = > _____

Answer: 6 weeks

Flashcard 605: _____ & cleaners are particularly prone to irritant contact dermatitis

Answer: Cement workers

Flashcard 606: _____ is an acute, local bacterial infection of the dermis & subcutaneous tissue

Answer: Cellulitis

Flashcard 607: Impetigo is most common in ages _____-7

Answer: 2

Flashcard 608: A patient presents with intense nocturnal pruritus and linear burrows in the interdigital web spaces and flexor surfaces of the wrists. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer: Scabies

Extra: Scabies is caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Treatment of choice is topical Permethrin 5%.

Flashcard 609: _____ is used best for daily use particularly for warm weather

Answer: Lotion

Flashcard 610: For severe, widespread atopic eczema a short course of _____ may be recommended

Answer: oral corticosteroids