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DERM, MS, NEURO EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED
(2026/2027) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Curing a total body skin examination for skin cancer, the provider notes a
raised, shiny, slightly pigmented lesion on the patient's nose. What will the
provider do? - ANS ✓Refer the patient for possible electrodessication and
curettage
What is the initial approach when obtaining a biopsy of a potential
malignant melanoma lesion? - ANS ✓Excisional biopsy
A patient has acne and the provider notes lesions on half of the face, some
nodules, and two scarred areas. Which treatment will be prescribed? - ANS
✓Topical benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin
A provider is considering an oral contraceptive medication to treat acne in
an adolescent female. Which is an important consideration when
prescribing this drug? - ANS ✓Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and Estrostep are
approved for acne treatment.
When counselling a patient with rosacea about management of this
condition, the provider may recommend: - ANS ✓eliminating spicy foods.
A patient is in the clinic with patches of hair loss. The provider notes
several well-demarcated patches on the scalp and eyebrows without areas
of inflammation and several hairs within the patch with thinner shafts near
the scalp. Based on these findings, which type of alopecia is most likely? -
ANS ✓Alopecia areata
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A patient has sustained a human bite on his hand during a fist fight. Which
is especially concerning with this type of bite injury? - ANS ✓Potential septic
arthritis or osteomyelitis
Which type of bite is generally closed by delayed primary closure? - ANS
✓Bites to the hand
An elderly adult patient with bullous pemphigoid is prescribed oral
prednisone and hydroxyzine to manage symptoms. Which medication side
effect is of immediate concern for this patient? - ANS ✓Sedation
A patient is newly diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid and has moderate to
severe itching. The provider orders a topical corticosteroid will discuss
which potential complication with this patient? - ANS ✓Secondary infection
A patient suffers chemical burns on both arms after a spill at work. What is
the initial action by the providers? - ANS ✓Remove the offending chemical and
garments
A previously healthy patient has an area of inflammation on one leg which
has well-demarcated borders and the presence of lymphangitic streaking.
Based on these symptoms, what is the initial treatment for this infection? -
ANS ✓Amoxicillin-clavulanate
A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). A history
reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician
performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the
lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient? - ANS
✓Prescribe oral clindamycin
A patient who has been exposed to poison ivy presents with inflammation
and a vesicular rash on one arm. The provider recommends a topical
steroid, but the next day the patient calls to report similar lesions
DERM, MS
DERM
DERM, MS, NEURO EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS UPDATED
(2026/2027) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Curing a total body skin examination for skin cancer, the provider notes a
raised, shiny, slightly pigmented lesion on the patient's nose. What will the
provider do? - ANS ✓Refer the patient for possible electrodessication and
curettage
What is the initial approach when obtaining a biopsy of a potential
malignant melanoma lesion? - ANS ✓Excisional biopsy
A patient has acne and the provider notes lesions on half of the face, some
nodules, and two scarred areas. Which treatment will be prescribed? - ANS
✓Topical benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin
A provider is considering an oral contraceptive medication to treat acne in
an adolescent female. Which is an important consideration when
prescribing this drug? - ANS ✓Yaz, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and Estrostep are
approved for acne treatment.
When counselling a patient with rosacea about management of this
condition, the provider may recommend: - ANS ✓eliminating spicy foods.
A patient is in the clinic with patches of hair loss. The provider notes
several well-demarcated patches on the scalp and eyebrows without areas
of inflammation and several hairs within the patch with thinner shafts near
the scalp. Based on these findings, which type of alopecia is most likely? -
ANS ✓Alopecia areata
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A patient has sustained a human bite on his hand during a fist fight. Which
is especially concerning with this type of bite injury? - ANS ✓Potential septic
arthritis or osteomyelitis
Which type of bite is generally closed by delayed primary closure? - ANS
✓Bites to the hand
An elderly adult patient with bullous pemphigoid is prescribed oral
prednisone and hydroxyzine to manage symptoms. Which medication side
effect is of immediate concern for this patient? - ANS ✓Sedation
A patient is newly diagnosed with bullous pemphigoid and has moderate to
severe itching. The provider orders a topical corticosteroid will discuss
which potential complication with this patient? - ANS ✓Secondary infection
A patient suffers chemical burns on both arms after a spill at work. What is
the initial action by the providers? - ANS ✓Remove the offending chemical and
garments
A previously healthy patient has an area of inflammation on one leg which
has well-demarcated borders and the presence of lymphangitic streaking.
Based on these symptoms, what is the initial treatment for this infection? -
ANS ✓Amoxicillin-clavulanate
A patient with a purulent skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI). A history
reveals a previous MRSA infection in a family member. The clinician
performs an incision and drainage of the lesion and sends a sample to the
lab for culture. What is the next step in treating this patient? - ANS
✓Prescribe oral clindamycin
A patient who has been exposed to poison ivy presents with inflammation
and a vesicular rash on one arm. The provider recommends a topical
steroid, but the next day the patient calls to report similar lesions
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