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

1) Dermatophyte infection is a common fungal infections that affects hair,nails and skin. Tinea is classified on the basis of location like tinea capitis that affects the scalp region. The young children and immunocompromised client are at the risk for tinea. The clinical manifestations include intense itching, scalding,erythema. The initial treatment is done by topical anti fungals Ketoconazole. This anti fungal cream is applied once a day for the duration of 2-6 weeks.

The other options cephalexin and mupirocin is categorized under antibiotics that helps to treat bacterial infection and that doesn't work for fungal infections like Tinea.

2) Pressure ulcer that is also termed as decubitus ulcer that occurs when there is constant moisture or shearing force cover the skin. The most common area affected by bed sores are skin covering bony prominences. Reposition the patient playa a key component in reducing pressure ulcers.

Other options: excluding protein supplements won't work as it results to further depletion of protein which is essential for wound healing. Application of moisturizer is essential as it soothes the skin and prevent further skin breakdown.