NSG 6420 WEEK 7 QUIZ1.
When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it is important to first:
Fully inspect all skin lesions before asking the patient how the lesion in question
developed
Obtain a full history about the development of the skin lesion prior to the
physical examination
Complete a full physical examination of the body prior to inspecting the skin
lesion
Examine the skin lesion without hearing a health history in order to not
prejudice the diagnosis
2.
The appearance of a 2-10 cm. herald patch with subsequent development of
parallel oval lesions on the trunk in a christmas tree distribution involving the
upper arms and upper legs are common in
Pityriasis Rosea
Shingles
Psoriasis
Lymes Disease
3.
Mr. Fitzgerald is a 68-year-old previously healthy man with a history of significant
sun exposure who presents with a progressively enlarging 18 x 16 mm
erythematous pruritic oval patch on his left forearm that has been present for three
to four years. Your differential would include all of the following EXCEPT:
Fungal skin infection
Eczema
Seborrheic Keratosis
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
4.
Which of the following dermatological conditions results from reactivation of the
dormant varicella virus?
.
A. Tinea versicolor
B.Seborrheic keratosis
C.Verruca
D.Herpes zoster
, 5.
What kind of lesions are caused by the herpes simplex virus?
vesicles
6.
An older adult male presents with pain in his right chest wall for the past 48 hours.
Upon examination, the nurse practitioner notices a vesicular eruption along the
dermatome and identifies this as herpes zoster. The NP informs the gentleman that:
A.All symptoms should disappear within three days
B.Oral medications can dramatically reduce the duration and intensity of his
symptoms
C.He has chickenpox and can be contagious to his grandchildren
D.He has a sexually transmitted disease
7.
Among the following conditions, which needs to be treated with systemic
antifungal agents?
8.
A 70-year-old white male comes to the clinic with a slightly raised, scaly, pink,
and irregular lesion on his scalp. He is a farmer and works outside all day. You
suspect actinic keratosis, but cannot rule out other lesions. What recommendation
would you give him?
A. Ignore the lesion, as it is associated with aging.
B.Instruct him to use a nonprescription hydrocortisone cream to dry up the lesion.
C.Perform a biopsy or refer to a dermatologist.
D.Advise him to use a dandruff shampoo and return in one month if the lesion has
not gone away.
9.
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?
Herpes Zoster
10.
The immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) is a laboratory test used to diagnose which
of the following disorders?
When a patient presents with a skin-related complaint, it is important to first:
Fully inspect all skin lesions before asking the patient how the lesion in question
developed
Obtain a full history about the development of the skin lesion prior to the
physical examination
Complete a full physical examination of the body prior to inspecting the skin
lesion
Examine the skin lesion without hearing a health history in order to not
prejudice the diagnosis
2.
The appearance of a 2-10 cm. herald patch with subsequent development of
parallel oval lesions on the trunk in a christmas tree distribution involving the
upper arms and upper legs are common in
Pityriasis Rosea
Shingles
Psoriasis
Lymes Disease
3.
Mr. Fitzgerald is a 68-year-old previously healthy man with a history of significant
sun exposure who presents with a progressively enlarging 18 x 16 mm
erythematous pruritic oval patch on his left forearm that has been present for three
to four years. Your differential would include all of the following EXCEPT:
Fungal skin infection
Eczema
Seborrheic Keratosis
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
4.
Which of the following dermatological conditions results from reactivation of the
dormant varicella virus?
.
A. Tinea versicolor
B.Seborrheic keratosis
C.Verruca
D.Herpes zoster
, 5.
What kind of lesions are caused by the herpes simplex virus?
vesicles
6.
An older adult male presents with pain in his right chest wall for the past 48 hours.
Upon examination, the nurse practitioner notices a vesicular eruption along the
dermatome and identifies this as herpes zoster. The NP informs the gentleman that:
A.All symptoms should disappear within three days
B.Oral medications can dramatically reduce the duration and intensity of his
symptoms
C.He has chickenpox and can be contagious to his grandchildren
D.He has a sexually transmitted disease
7.
Among the following conditions, which needs to be treated with systemic
antifungal agents?
8.
A 70-year-old white male comes to the clinic with a slightly raised, scaly, pink,
and irregular lesion on his scalp. He is a farmer and works outside all day. You
suspect actinic keratosis, but cannot rule out other lesions. What recommendation
would you give him?
A. Ignore the lesion, as it is associated with aging.
B.Instruct him to use a nonprescription hydrocortisone cream to dry up the lesion.
C.Perform a biopsy or refer to a dermatologist.
D.Advise him to use a dandruff shampoo and return in one month if the lesion has
not gone away.
9.
Which lesions are typically located along the distribution of dermatome?
Herpes Zoster
10.
The immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) is a laboratory test used to diagnose which
of the following disorders?
