Problem:
John Schwartz Onicomicosis, no previous treatment. Full medical history: Hypertension Type 2 diabetes mellitus No surgical history Examination of feet shows onicomicosis bilaterally Vascular and neurological examinations intact Lab work: ACBC and all measures within normal limits Johns diagnosis is onicomicosis present bilaterally on digits 1-3 Treatment: Deprivement of mycotic nails bilaterally, a prescription of ciclopirox which is applied to affected area for 3 months, patient will make appointment in 2 months for follow up.
1) Which of the following diagnoses is John being treated for? Onychoma, Onychomycosis, Onchomalatia, Diabetes, hypertension
2) which of the following most accurately described john's condition? scaly skin on both feet, Scaly skin on toes of right foot, Infection of all toenails on both feet, infection of all toenails of right foot, Infection of toenails 1-3 on both feet.
3) Given what you know about John's diagnosis, the medication he was prescribed is classified as which type of drug? antiviral, antifungal, antibiotic, antihypertensive, antihistamine.
4) Which of the following processes is mentioned as part of John's treatment? Debridement, light therapy, Antihistamines, toenail removal, skin lesion removal