An infant, aged 2 months, has a Candidal diaper rash. Which of ...

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An infant, aged 2 months, has a Candidal diaper rash. Which of the following medications will the nurse most likely apply to this rash?
 
  1. Bacitracin ointment
   2. Hydrocortisone ointment
   3. Desitin
   4. Nystatin given topically and orally

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of adolescents about care for acne vulgaris. Which of the following should be included in this teaching session? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day.
   2. Use astringents and vigorous scrubbing.
   3. Avoid picking or squeezing the lesions.
   4. Apply tretinoin (Retin-A) liberally.
   5. Avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.

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Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale:
1. Bacitracin is for an infection caused by staphylococcus.
2. Moderate diaper rash is treated with hydrocortisone ointment.
3. Mild diaper rash is treated with a barrier such as Desitin.
4. Diaper candidiasis is treated with an antifungal cream (nystatin). An oral antifungal agent may be given to clear the candidiasis from the intestines.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5
Rationale:
1. The adolescent should be taught to wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day, to avoid picking or squeezing acne lesions, and to avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.
2. Using astringents and scrubbing vigorously can exacerbate acne.
3. The adolescent should be taught to wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day, to avoid picking or squeezing acne lesions, and to avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.
4. Tretinoin (Retin-A) should be applied sparingly (pea-size doses).
5. The adolescent should be taught to wash skin with mild soap and water twice a day, to avoid picking or squeezing acne lesions, and to avoid sun exposure if on tetracycline.