Sarah Michelle AANP Board Exam - Crash
Course Review – Q&A
1). Apthous stomatitis, herpes
Ans: _________________ ____________________ aka cancar sores are typically located
inside the mouth whereas _________________ lesions are typically outside the mouth
2). Herpes
Ans: ___________________ lesions are described as painful, clustered vesicles on an
erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours
3). Keratosis pilaris
Ans: commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin," treated with
emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition
4). Strep pyrogenes, staph aureus
Ans: the two most common bacterial causes of impetigo are ______________
___________________ and ____________ ________________
5). Oral, mupirocin
Ans: bullous impetigo must be treated with ___________ antibiotics while non-bullous
impetigo can be treated with _____________________ (bactroban)
6). Pityriasis rosea
Ans: self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full rash distribution,
rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern
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, 7). Brown recluse
Ans: bites from this spider present as though the patient did not notice the bite the
night before but it became tender and turned deep purple the next and often has a white
halo around it, can report some systemic symptoms as well
8). Rocky mountain spotted fever
Ans: illness precipitated by a tick bite, treated with doxycycline, rash typically presents
3-5 days after initial symptoms on the palms of hands and soles of feet
9). Erythema migrans
Ans: characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease
10). Rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots)
Ans: condition characterized by the "3 C's," cough, congestion, conjunctivitis 3-5 days
after initial rash presents. Can be prevented by MMR vaccine at 12 months old.
11). Mumps
Ans: most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling
12). Actinic keratosis
Ans: skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed area, if left
untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma
13). Squamous cell carcinoma
Ans: skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly, ulcerated appearance, bleeds
easily
14). Cafe au lait spots
Ans: hyperpigmentation of the skin, typically benign and does not require further
intervention, however if a patient has more than 8 of them it may indicate underlying
disorder such as neurofibromatosis
15). Melanoma
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, Ans: the "ABCDE" tool is used to evaluate a lesion that you suspect may be malignant
___________________, A= asymmetry, B= border, C= color, D= diameter, E= evolving/
elevated
16). Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Ans: skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic itch/scratch cycle, typically
located on flexor surfaces of the body
17). Emollients, steroids
Ans: eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with allergies and asthma and is
treated with _____________________ and topical ________________
18). Plaque psoriasis
Ans: skin condition characterized by thick silvery scales, it is treated with topical
steroids or coal tar
19). Auspitz sign
Ans: when psoriasis plaques are scratched and pinpoint bleeding occurs
20). Koebner's phenomenon
Ans: when there is trauma to the skin that leads to plaque psoriasis formation
21). Shingles
Ans: ___________________ rash is typically across a dermatome, vesicular in nature and
usually preceded by burning and tingling at the site before the rash appears
22). Contact dermatitis
Ans: rash that is localized and linear and related to an irritant, usually occurs
immediately
23). Shingrix
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, Ans: shingles vaccine that can be given no matter when the last shingles outbreak
was, it is inactivated, can be given starting at age 50
24). Scabies
Ans: intensely pruritic skin condition commonly seen between the fingers and toes,
other members of the household typically have it as well
25). Permethrin
Ans: scabies is treated with ____________________ cream and washing everything in the
house in hot water, often requires treatment twice to effectively get rid of it
26). Varicella, 12
Ans: chicken pox can be prevented with the _____________________ vaccine, it is a live
vaccine so children cannot get it until they are _______ months old
27). Crusted
Ans: children with chicken pox may return to school/daycare once all the lesions are
__________________ over
28). Head lice
Ans: condition characterized by incessant pruritis all day and night, very easily spread,
treated with permethrin but often requires two treatments
29). Molluscum contagiosum
Ans: skin lesions characterized by indent in the middle of the lesion, commonly
referred to as the lesion being impregnated or having a "dimpling," highly contagious but
self-limiting and usually resolves on their own over a few months
30). Groin
Ans: if molluscum contagiosum lesions are located in the _______________ area we
should investigate further as it could indicated possible sexual abuse
31). Anthrax
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Course Review – Q&A
1). Apthous stomatitis, herpes
Ans: _________________ ____________________ aka cancar sores are typically located
inside the mouth whereas _________________ lesions are typically outside the mouth
2). Herpes
Ans: ___________________ lesions are described as painful, clustered vesicles on an
erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours
3). Keratosis pilaris
Ans: commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin," treated with
emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition
4). Strep pyrogenes, staph aureus
Ans: the two most common bacterial causes of impetigo are ______________
___________________ and ____________ ________________
5). Oral, mupirocin
Ans: bullous impetigo must be treated with ___________ antibiotics while non-bullous
impetigo can be treated with _____________________ (bactroban)
6). Pityriasis rosea
Ans: self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full rash distribution,
rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern
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, 7). Brown recluse
Ans: bites from this spider present as though the patient did not notice the bite the
night before but it became tender and turned deep purple the next and often has a white
halo around it, can report some systemic symptoms as well
8). Rocky mountain spotted fever
Ans: illness precipitated by a tick bite, treated with doxycycline, rash typically presents
3-5 days after initial symptoms on the palms of hands and soles of feet
9). Erythema migrans
Ans: characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease
10). Rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots)
Ans: condition characterized by the "3 C's," cough, congestion, conjunctivitis 3-5 days
after initial rash presents. Can be prevented by MMR vaccine at 12 months old.
11). Mumps
Ans: most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling
12). Actinic keratosis
Ans: skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed area, if left
untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma
13). Squamous cell carcinoma
Ans: skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly, ulcerated appearance, bleeds
easily
14). Cafe au lait spots
Ans: hyperpigmentation of the skin, typically benign and does not require further
intervention, however if a patient has more than 8 of them it may indicate underlying
disorder such as neurofibromatosis
15). Melanoma
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, Ans: the "ABCDE" tool is used to evaluate a lesion that you suspect may be malignant
___________________, A= asymmetry, B= border, C= color, D= diameter, E= evolving/
elevated
16). Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Ans: skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic itch/scratch cycle, typically
located on flexor surfaces of the body
17). Emollients, steroids
Ans: eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with allergies and asthma and is
treated with _____________________ and topical ________________
18). Plaque psoriasis
Ans: skin condition characterized by thick silvery scales, it is treated with topical
steroids or coal tar
19). Auspitz sign
Ans: when psoriasis plaques are scratched and pinpoint bleeding occurs
20). Koebner's phenomenon
Ans: when there is trauma to the skin that leads to plaque psoriasis formation
21). Shingles
Ans: ___________________ rash is typically across a dermatome, vesicular in nature and
usually preceded by burning and tingling at the site before the rash appears
22). Contact dermatitis
Ans: rash that is localized and linear and related to an irritant, usually occurs
immediately
23). Shingrix
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, Ans: shingles vaccine that can be given no matter when the last shingles outbreak
was, it is inactivated, can be given starting at age 50
24). Scabies
Ans: intensely pruritic skin condition commonly seen between the fingers and toes,
other members of the household typically have it as well
25). Permethrin
Ans: scabies is treated with ____________________ cream and washing everything in the
house in hot water, often requires treatment twice to effectively get rid of it
26). Varicella, 12
Ans: chicken pox can be prevented with the _____________________ vaccine, it is a live
vaccine so children cannot get it until they are _______ months old
27). Crusted
Ans: children with chicken pox may return to school/daycare once all the lesions are
__________________ over
28). Head lice
Ans: condition characterized by incessant pruritis all day and night, very easily spread,
treated with permethrin but often requires two treatments
29). Molluscum contagiosum
Ans: skin lesions characterized by indent in the middle of the lesion, commonly
referred to as the lesion being impregnated or having a "dimpling," highly contagious but
self-limiting and usually resolves on their own over a few months
30). Groin
Ans: if molluscum contagiosum lesions are located in the _______________ area we
should investigate further as it could indicated possible sexual abuse
31). Anthrax
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