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9 Cards in this Set
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What are the different kinds of birth marks?
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-port-wine stain
-salmon patches -mongolian spots -cafe au lait spots |
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What is important to know about children who have cafe au lait birth marks?
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having six or more lesions that are >5mm in diameter suggest an underlying disorder.
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which birthmark is the most common?
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salmon patch
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What birthmark doesn't fade with time?
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-port-wine stain
(most others fade within 1-6 years) |
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What is the most common bacterial skin infection in childhood?
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impetigo
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cellulitis is most common with what are groups?
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2 years and younger
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What is the usual tx for cellulitis?
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-initial IM or IV dose of antibiotics followed by a 10-day course of oral antibiotics
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What is a common medication for the tx of thrush or candidiasis?
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Nystatin
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What special consideration should be taken for households with children who have tinea infections?
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Animals that the child has played with should be carefully inspected for ringworm
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