BURNS
injuries to the skin and tissues below the skin caused by heat from flames, hot liquids, etc.
What is a burn?
areas on skin, scalp, and nails
Where to put antifungal creams and medications?
an itch mite that burrows under the skin
What is scabies
used for short term to relieve discomfort from dermatitis associated with allergic reactions.
What is an antipruritic?
process of influencing patient behavior and producing the changes in knowledge to maintain and improve health.
What is patient education?
first degree burn, second degree burn, and third degree burn.
What are the different types of burns?
Medicines that kill or stop the growth of fungi
What is are antifungals?
infestation of lice on the hairs of the scalp, pubic area, and trunk.
What is Pediculosis?
use of products singly or in combination containing local anesthetics, drying agents, and anti-inflammatory agents.
How do you relieve itching?
responsibility to advise patients to use great caution with self-medication.
What are the responsibilities of health care practitioners?
burn that causes sunburn
What is a first degree burn?
ringworm, tinea, yeast, and vaginitis.
What are examples of fungal infections?
when laundering or dry cleaning all clothing and bedding
How can you treat scabicides and pediculicides?
benadryl
What is a common antipruritic?
patients are better able to identify how they do or do not want to receive their healthcare
Why is patient education important?
burn that results in blisters
What is a second degree burn?
topical administration according to directions on the package insert and good hygiene practices.
caused by intense itching and a pimple like skin rash.
What are some symptoms of scabies?
associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, and eczema.
What are examples of antipruritic?
improves the patients ability to care for themselves post-discharge, reducing morbidity and mortality.
What is effective verbal patient education?
burn that causes eschar
What is a third degree burn?
Clotrimazole
What is the most common antifungal medicine?
spread by contact and inanimate objects and personal belongings may occur
How is lice spread?
reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur
What is hydrocortisone acetate?
patients have a say in their care, preparing patients to care for themselves at home and easing patient anxiety about treatment.
What are the benefits of patient education?