Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment Overview

Twelve weeks of oral tetracycline (Sumycin) is the recommended first-line treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa.

The "Medicine Wheel" is traditionally used and contains four directions; north, south, east, and west. Traditionally each tribe has different meanings for each direction and they may represent the season of the year or stage of life. It is aimed at providing a holistic view of life.

Cerumen, commonly called earwax, is a combination of secretions and sloughed epithelial cells that protects the ears from infection, water, and insects. It is normally expelled from the ear canal through natural jaw movement. When this self-cleaning process fails, cerumen can become impacted. Cerumen impaction occludes the ear canal and can press against the tympanic membrane, resulting in conductive hearing loss.

High-dose amoxicillin (Amoxil) or doxycycline are recommended as first-line therapy for adults without comorbidities.

Tinel's sign is a test for carpal tunnel syndrome. It is performed by tapping at the volar surface of the wrist.

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a gastrinoma located on the pancreas or the stomach that secretes gastrin, stimulating high levels of acid production in the stomach.

For a brown recluse spider bite, the medical management includes ice pack and elevation of the area.

The American Diabetes Association recommends type 2 diabetes mellitus testing in adults who have an HDL level of < 35 mg/dL, in addition to being overweight.

Atrial fibrillation is confirmed on an ECG by the absence of P waves and an irregular ventricular rate.

Patients who are underweight have a greater risk of CHF.

Benadryl can cause urinary retention, which can be problematic for a patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Cogwheeling is a type of rigidity seen in Parkinson's disease, where there is resistance to passive movement with a jerky, ratchet-like quality.

The enteric nervous system is a complex network of nerve fibers that innervate the organs within the abdomen like the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and gall bladder.

Aplastic anemia is classified as normocytic anemia.

Charles Darwin is also known for developing the "baby journal" as a systematic method to document observed behavioral development.

Cryptosporidiosis presents with severe watery diarrhea - sometimes as many as 30-40 stools per day. The patient also has abdominal cramps, nausea, malaise and tests will show an electrolyte balance.

A CXR should be scheduled for a patient with a positive TB skin test and no symptoms to rule out active TB.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening older patients for depression at each primary care visit.

Hep A is transmitted by the fecal-oral route from contaminated food.

Cardiac output increases by 1/3 by the last two trimesters of pregnancy.

Lasix is a diuretic that is commonly used to treat left-heart failure by reducing fluid overload.

For asymptomatic adults, instructing the patient on how it is easier to stop now than when symptomatic is NOT good management advice for smokers.

Action is one of the stages of preparation for patient change according to Prochaska and DiClemente.

The A1c test is a measure of average blood glucose over the past 2-3 months and should be done every 3-6 months for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Convalescent is one of the stages of Pertussis.

A patient with primary adrenal insufficiency will have no response to an ACTH stimulation test.

Diazepam has a rapid onset of action and a relatively sustained effect.

Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a neurological disorder that can be indicated by a large "port wine" stain located on half of the facial area, suggesting trigeminal nerve involvement.

Stable angina is characterized by no change in the duration of symptoms during the preceding 6 weeks.

The absence of a p wave on an electrocardiogram is most likely indicative of atrial fibrillation.

Lispro insulin has an onset of action starting at 15 minutes.

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that typically presents as a ring-shaped rash on the extremities, trunk, or face.

Application of local heat to the outer ear for pain relief is a treatment option for swimmer's ear.

Isolation is not recommended for a child with Fifth disease, as it is spread through respiratory droplets.

Electrolytes should be monitored every 3-4 months for the first year of therapy in a patient with Addison's disease.

Papanicolaou testing should be collected last during a gynecological examination.

Dehydration should be given the highest priority in a patient who is dehydrated, anxious, and isolated.

Suprasystems form within the family to reflect functional needs is FALSE according to the structural functional theory of assessment and intervention.

Tinea corporis is a fungal infection that presents as a ring-shaped rash with central clearing on the arms and legs.

Bactrim should not be prescribed to a 1-month old child due to the risk of kernicterus.

Burow's solution is a topical astringent that can be used for acute, weeping lesions in patients with eczema.

Chorionic villi are finger-shaped growths that help anchor the embryo to the uterine lining during implantation.

A patient is most likely to be 12 weeks pregnant when the uterus is the size of a grapefruit.

Renal conditions are the most common cause of secondary hypertension.

A goitrogen can lead to hyperthyroidism.

A sprain is an injury to one of the ligamentous structures of the body.

Corticosteroids are often used for acute exacerbations in patients with MS, not for maintenance.

The FNP can manage the patient with endometriosis independently is LEAST accurate.

All of the above - The suspect must be under arrest, a delay in drawing blood would lead to destruction of evidence, and the test is performed in a reasonable manner.

A CT scanner forms a three-dimensional model of the inside of the patient using narrow 'slices'.

The Romberg test is used to evaluate the cerebellar system.

A vesicle is a superficial skin lesion that is elevated, less than 1 cm in diameter, and filled with serous fluid.

Be alert to endemic diseases, be alert to diseases that may be the result of bioterrorism, and know the local health department guidelines for reporting communicable diseases.

The body of the pancreas lies in the Left Upper Quadrant of the abdomen.

Secondary amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for more than 3 months in a woman who previously had regular periods.