Rheumatic Fever: Symptoms and Causes
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What is the most effective method to confirm a scabies infestation?

  • Using a UV light on the affected area
  • Examining skin scrapings under a microscope (correct)
  • Performing a skin biopsy
  • Conducting a blood test

    • Why is it still possible for a person to be infested with scabies even if mites, eggs, or fecal matter cannot be found?

  • The mites hide deep within the skin
  • The mites reproduce rapidly
  • Only a few mites are needed to infest a person (correct)
  • The mites are invisible to the naked eye

    • Which body part is often involved in infants and very young children with scabies?

  • Chest
  • Arms
  • Palms and soles (correct)
  • Back

    • Why is it recommended to administer scabicides in treating scabies?

    <p>To kill scabies mites and eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes crusted scabies from typical scabies infestations?

    <p>Thousands of mites infest a person with crusted scabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area would be examined for a black burrow filled with mite feces in a potential case of scabies?

    <p>Between fingers and toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of scabies infestation?

    <p>Direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with an infected person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can scabies mites survive off a person?

    <p>Up to 48-72 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for heart failure that may occur during pregnancy due to a malfunctioning mitral valve?

    <p>CHF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common site for scabies infestations?

    <p>Hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can scabies mites be killed?

    <p>Exposure to high temperatures of 50°C (122°F) for 10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for children with severe mitral valve malfunction?

    <p>Mitral valve replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas of the body should scabicide cream or lotion be applied to when treating adults and older children?

    <p>From the neck down to the feet and toes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is considered the drug of choice for the treatment of classic scabies?

    <p>Permethrin cream 5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which age group is Permethrin cream 5% approved by the US FDA for the treatment of scabies?

    <p>Children over 2 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be necessary to eliminate all mites when using Permethrin cream 5% for classic scabies treatment?

    <p>Multiple applications, each about a week apart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication should be considered for patients who have failed treatment with or cannot tolerate FDA-approved topical medications for scabies?

    <p>Ivermectin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes sulfur ointment unpleasant to use despite being safe for topical use in children?

    <p>Odor and cosmetic quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>An autoimmune reaction to Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is most susceptible to Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Children between the ages of 6-15, often in poor and crowded urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of Sydenham Chorea?

    <p>Sudden involuntary movement of the limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Penicillin therapy or single IM injection of Benzathine penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary complication of Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Permanent dysfunction of heart valves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary laboratory finding in Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mode of transmission for head lice infestation?

    <p>Contact with an infested person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is most likely to be infested with head lice?

    <p>Preschool and elementary-age children (3-11 years)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common symptom of head lice infestation?

    <p>Absence of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission for head lice infestation?

    <p>Ingesting contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about head lice is true?

    <p>Females are infested with head lice more often than males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of itching in head lice infestation?

    <p>An allergic reaction to louse saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

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