Question

2. The initial treatment for most dermatophyte infections (Tinea corporis, Tinea pedis, and Tinea cruris) is: a. cephalexin. b. emollient cream. c. ketoconazole d. mupirocin 13. Which of the following measures will help to prevent the development of pressure ulcers on a bed-bound patient? a. Eliminate additional high protein supplemental feedings b. Exclude the application of lotion after bathing the patient. c. Massage skin areas at risk for pressure ulcer development. d. Reposition the patient to reduce exposure to pressure

Please select the best possible answer .

Answer 1

ANSWER.

c) Initial treatment for most dermatophyte infections is Ketoconazole.

   * It is an anti-fungal agent use for the treatment of fungal infection.

* Measures used to prevent development of pressure ulcer in a bed-ridden

patient is

        d) Reposition the patient to reduce exposure to pressure.

* Place the patient in same position for a long period of time results in increase

    pressure on bony prominances which are highly susceptible to pressure ulcers.

* So routine position change every 2 or 4 hourly will help to prevent pressure ulcers

   in this type of patient.