The nurse is planning care for an infant with candidiasis ...

[dmcintosh]

The nurse is planning care for an infant with candidiasis (moniliasis) diaper dermatitis. Which topical ointments may be prescribed for the patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Nystatin
  b. Bactroban
  c. Neosporin
  d. Miconazole
  e. Clotrimazole

Question 2

A child has been diagnosed with cat scratch disease. The nurse explains which characteristics about this disease?
 
  a. The disease is usually a benign, self-limiting illness.
  b. The animal that transmitted the disease will also be ill.
  c. The disease is treated with a 5-day course of oral azithromycin.
  d. Symptoms include pruritus, especially at the site of inoculation.

[Smiles0805]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Candidiasis diaper dermatitis skin lesions are treated with topical nystatin, miconazole, and clotrimazole. Bactroban and Neosporin are used to treat bacterial dermatitides.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The disease is usually a benign, self-limiting illness that resolves spontaneously in 4 to 6 weeks. The animals are not ill during the time they transmit the disease. Treatment is primarily supportive. Antibiotics do not shorten the duration or prevent progression to suppuration. The usual manifestation is a painless, nonpruritic erythematous papule at the site of inoculation.

[dmcintosh]

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[gcook]

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