Leprosy Diagnosis and Treatment

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What is believed to be transmitted through the respiratory tract?

Viral Warts

Tinea infections

S.s. lesions (correct)

Herpes Simplex

What is the purpose of combining multiple medications in the treatment of S.s. lesions?

To increase the risk of side effects

To reduce the duration of treatment

To increase the cost of treatment

To prevent resistance against the treatment (correct)

What type of herpes simplex is commonly found in cold sores?

Type IV

Type III

Type II

Type I (correct)

What is caused by the same virus as chickenpox?

Herpes Zoster (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the solution that can be used to remove warts?

Salicylic acid (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is at high risk for Herpes Zoster?

Immunosuppressant individuals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most malignant type of skin cancer?

Malignant Melanoma (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Basal Cell skin cancer?

It is elevated with an ulcerated center (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the common location for Squamous Cell skin cancer?

Head, especially around the lips and ears (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Malignant Melanoma?

It starts with a change in a wart or mole (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Lupus Erythematosus?

It is characterized by a butterfly rash on the face (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of Corporis ringworm?

Maculopapular eruptions that heal in the center then outward (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a preventive measure against Tineae?

Avoiding dark and damp environments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Pedis ringworm?

Fissures on the soles of the feet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the oral antifungal medication that is only given if resistant to topical agents?

Griseofulvin (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of lice?

Capitis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of Candidiasis?

Diaper rash (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consideration in classifying burns, apart from the degree and depth of the burn?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a higher mortality rate in individuals with burns affecting the head and neck area?

Increased risk of respiratory depression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of fluid loss and shock on kidney function?

Decreased blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of shock in burn patients?

Both fluid loss and severe pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration in the immediate treatment of burn patients?

Establishing a patent airway (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of smoke inhalation on oxygen exchange in burn patients?

Decreases oxygen exchange (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of eschar formation in burns?

It can cause a buildup of pressure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for shaving nearby hair when applying topical medications to burns?

To reduce the number of microbes on the skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding antiseptic to the water during whirlpool therapy in burns?

To help reduce normal flora (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of debridement in burns?

To clean away eschar and necrotic tissue (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of premedicating patients before dressing changes in burns?

To minimize pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of escharotomy in burns?

To create an opening for trapped fluid to escape (C) Signup and view all the answers