NUR 254 Integumentary 2
- Epidermis
Answer outermost layer of skin that protects body from outside harm
- Dermis
Answer Second layer of skin, responsible for thermoregulation
- Subcutaneous Tissue
Answer Beneath the dermis, made up of fat tissue
4. ABCD
Answer Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color, Diameter
- Interventions for pruritus
Answer Cool cloths, determine cause and treat, antihistamine
- Interventions for uticaria
Answer AKA Hives, anti-histamine, determine cause
- Interventions for Eczema
Answer Bathe intermittently, topical steroids, antihistamines
- Interventions for Psoriasis 1 / 2
Answer Emollients, steroids, antihistamines
- Most appropriate medication for Cellulitis
Answer Vancomycin
- What are signs and symptoms of cellulitis?
Answer Redness, warmth, swollen, Increased WBC, fever, chills
Often caused by staph or strep bacteria
- Herpes Treatment
Answer Acyclovir (anti viral) *Know generic name* --Zovirax Also comfort measures during outbreak, typically vesicles in a linear pattern for herpes zoster
- Lice
Answer Lindane is treatment option, not recommended for pregnant women or children under 10
- Scabies
Answer "mites at night" Topical medication, antihistamine, remove source
- Describe a stage 1 ulcer
Answer Redness, skin intact, non-blanchable
- Describe a stage 2 ulcer
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