ARUN PATEL SHADOW HEALTH FOCUSED
EXAM HYPERTENSION AND TYPE 2
DIABETES ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What condition is characterized by excessive sebum production?
Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis.
⩥ What are the two forms of seborrheic dermatitis? Answer: Oily form
and dry form.
⩥ What factors influence the course of seborrheic dermatitis? Answer:
Genetic predisposition, hormones, nutritional status, infection, and
emotional stress.
⩥ What are common bacterial skin infections? Answer: Cellulitis,
folliculitis, and impetigo.
⩥ How are bacterial skin infections typically treated? Answer: With
antibiotics, either oral or topical.
⩥ What are examples of viral skin infections? Answer: Herpes simplex 1
and 2, herpes zoster (shingles), and plantar warts (caused by HPV).
,⩥ What are common infestations or insect bites that affect the skin?
Answer: Bed bugs, scabies, ticks, pediculosis (lice), bees, wasps, and
spiders.
⩥ What are the two types of contact dermatitis? Answer: Irritant contact
dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.
⩥ What is Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS)? Answer: A rare, potentially
life-threatening immune response to a drug or infection that results in
acute destruction of the skin and mucous membranes.
⩥ What is the treatment for Steven Johnson syndrome? Answer:
Identifying and stopping the offending drugs, immunomodulators, and
supportive care.
⩥ What are some benign skin problems? Answer: Acne, nevi (moles),
psoriasis, and seborrheic keratoses.
⩥ What is the purpose of skin scraping in diagnostics? Answer: To
obtain a sample of surface cells for microscopic inspection and
diagnosis.
⩥ What is the difference between electrodesiccation and
electrocoagulation? Answer: Electrodesiccation involves superficial
, destruction, while electrocoagulation has a deeper effect and better
hemostasis.
⩥ What is curettage? Answer: The removal and scooping away of tissue
using a curette.
⩥ What is cryosurgery? Answer: The use of subfreezing temperatures to
destroy epidermal lesions.
⩥ What nursing care can be provided for skin infections? Answer: Wet
compresses, baths, hygienic practices, and the use of topical
medications.
⩥ What should be avoided in older persons regarding skin care? Answer:
Harsh soaps, shampoos, and frequent bathing due to dryness.
⩥ What is the goal of treatment for allergic skin problems? Answer: To
identify and avoid known irritants.
⩥ What is lichenification? Answer: Thickening of the epidermis with
exaggerated markings resembling a washboard, caused by chronic
scratching.
EXAM HYPERTENSION AND TYPE 2
DIABETES ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What condition is characterized by excessive sebum production?
Answer: Seborrheic dermatitis.
⩥ What are the two forms of seborrheic dermatitis? Answer: Oily form
and dry form.
⩥ What factors influence the course of seborrheic dermatitis? Answer:
Genetic predisposition, hormones, nutritional status, infection, and
emotional stress.
⩥ What are common bacterial skin infections? Answer: Cellulitis,
folliculitis, and impetigo.
⩥ How are bacterial skin infections typically treated? Answer: With
antibiotics, either oral or topical.
⩥ What are examples of viral skin infections? Answer: Herpes simplex 1
and 2, herpes zoster (shingles), and plantar warts (caused by HPV).
,⩥ What are common infestations or insect bites that affect the skin?
Answer: Bed bugs, scabies, ticks, pediculosis (lice), bees, wasps, and
spiders.
⩥ What are the two types of contact dermatitis? Answer: Irritant contact
dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.
⩥ What is Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS)? Answer: A rare, potentially
life-threatening immune response to a drug or infection that results in
acute destruction of the skin and mucous membranes.
⩥ What is the treatment for Steven Johnson syndrome? Answer:
Identifying and stopping the offending drugs, immunomodulators, and
supportive care.
⩥ What are some benign skin problems? Answer: Acne, nevi (moles),
psoriasis, and seborrheic keratoses.
⩥ What is the purpose of skin scraping in diagnostics? Answer: To
obtain a sample of surface cells for microscopic inspection and
diagnosis.
⩥ What is the difference between electrodesiccation and
electrocoagulation? Answer: Electrodesiccation involves superficial
, destruction, while electrocoagulation has a deeper effect and better
hemostasis.
⩥ What is curettage? Answer: The removal and scooping away of tissue
using a curette.
⩥ What is cryosurgery? Answer: The use of subfreezing temperatures to
destroy epidermal lesions.
⩥ What nursing care can be provided for skin infections? Answer: Wet
compresses, baths, hygienic practices, and the use of topical
medications.
⩥ What should be avoided in older persons regarding skin care? Answer:
Harsh soaps, shampoos, and frequent bathing due to dryness.
⩥ What is the goal of treatment for allergic skin problems? Answer: To
identify and avoid known irritants.
⩥ What is lichenification? Answer: Thickening of the epidermis with
exaggerated markings resembling a washboard, caused by chronic
scratching.
