Final Exam Nurs 623/ 624(All accurately solved)

Simon presents with alopecia areata with well-circumscribed patches of hair loss on the crown of his head. How do you respond when he asks you the cause? a. "You must be under a lot of stress lately." b. "It is hereditary. Did your father experience this also?" c. "The cause is unknown, but we suspect it is due to an immunologic mechanism." d. "We'll have to do some tests." correct answers "The cause is unknown, but we suspect it is due to an immunologic mechanism." Which of the following is "a linear crack extending from the epidermis to the dermis?" a. An ulcer b. A fissure c. Lichenification d. An excoriation correct answers A fissure A bulla is: a. A vesicle larger than 1 cm in diameter b. An elevated solid mass with a hard texture; the shape and borders can be regular or irregular c. A superficial elevated lesion filled with purulent fluid d. Thinning of the skin (epidermis and dermis) that appears white or translucent correct answers A vesicle larger than 1 cm in diameter An example of ecchymosis is: a. A hematoma b. A keloid c. A bruise d. A patch correct answers A bruise When looking under the microscope to diagnose an intravaginal infection, you see a cluster of small and oval to round shapes. What do you suspect they are? a. Spores b. Leukocytes c. Pseudohyphae d. Epithelial cells correct answers Spores Your patient is in her second trimester of pregnancy and has a yeast infection. Which of the following is a treatment that you usually recommend/order in nonpregnant patients, but is listed as a Pregnancy category D? a. Vagistat vaginal cream b. Monistat combination pack c. Terazol vaginal cream d. Diflucan, 150 mg correct answers Diflucan, 150 mg Tinea unguium is also known as: a. Onychomycosis