General Surgery — Flashcards

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

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

Eron classification for cellulitis: Class II: _____ OR systemically well but with a comorboditiy that complicates/delays resolution of infection (e.g. PAD, chronic venous insufficiency, morbid obesity)

If a cellulitis-like rash is rapidly progressive & blistering then consider _____

What is the first-line management of urticaria? _____

Hint: drug

_____ impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus & Streptococcus pyogenes

Example of a potent topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____

Spot diagnosis = _____

What management for impetigo can be used other than topical hydrogen peroxide 1%? 1st line: _____ Alternative: Topical mupirocin 2%

Example of a mild topical corticosteroid for atopic eczema = _____