Sarah Michelle AANP Board Exam - Crash
Course Review With Complete Solution
Apthous stomatitis, herpes - ANSWER uj uj uj uj uj aka cancar sores are
uj uj uj
uj typically located inside the mouth whereas uj uj uj uj uj uj lesions are typically outside the uj uj uj uj
uj mouth
herpes - ANSWER uj uj uj lesions are described as painful, clustered vesicles on
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj an erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
keratosis pilaris - ANSWER commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin,"
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj treated with emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
strep pyrogenes, staph aureus - ANSWER the two most common bacterial causes of
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj impetigo are uj uj and
oral, mupirocin - ANSWER bullous impetigo must be treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj antibiotics while uj
uj non-bullous impetigo can be treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj (bactroban)
pityriasis rosea - ANSWER self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj rash distribution, rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
brown recluse - ANSWER bites from this spider present as though the patient did not notice
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj the bite the night before but it became tender and turned deep purple the next and often
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj has a white halo around it, can report some systemic symptoms as well
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
rocky mountain spotted fever - ANSWER illness precipitated by a tick bite, treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj doxycycline, rash typically presents 3-5 days after initial symptoms on the palms of hands
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj and soles of feet
uj uj uj
erythema migrans - ANSWER characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots) - ANSWER condition characterized by the "3 C's," cough,
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
,congestion, conjunctivitis 3-5 days after initial rash presents. Can be prevented by MMR
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj vaccine at 12 months old. uj uj uj uj
mumps - ANSWER most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
actinic keratosis - ANSWER skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj area, if left untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly,
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj ulcerated appearance, bleeds easily uj uj uj
cafe au lait spots - ANSWER hyperpigmentation of the skin, typically benign and does
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj not require further intervention, however if a patient has more than 8 of them it may
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj indicate underlying disorder such as neurofibromatosis
uj uj uj uj uj
melanoma - ANSWER the "ABCDE" tool is used to evaluate a lesion that you suspect may
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj be malignant
uj uj , A= asymmetry, B= border, C= color, D= diameter, E=
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj evolving/elevated
eczema (atopic dermatitis) - ANSWER skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj itch/scratch cycle, typically located on flexor surfaces of the bodyuj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
emollients, steroids - ANSWER eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj allergies and asthma and is treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj uj and topical uj uj
plaque psoriasis - ANSWER skin condition characterized by thick silvery scales, it is treated
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj with topical steroids or coal tar
uj uj uj uj uj
Auspitz sign - ANSWER when psoriasis plaques are scratched and pinpoint bleeding occurs
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
Koebner's phenomenon - ANSWER when there is trauma to the skin that leads to plaque
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj psoriasis formation uj
shingles - ANSWER uj uj uj rash is typically across a dermatome, vesicular in
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
nature and usually preceded by burning and tingling at the site before the rash appears
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
contact dermatitis - ANSWER rash that is localized and linear and related to an irritant, usually
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
,occurs immediately uj
shingrix - ANSWER shingles vaccine that can be given no matter when the last shingles
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj outbreak was, it is inactivated, can be given starting at age 50
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
scabies - ANSWER intensely pruritic skin condition commonly seen between the fingers and
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj toes, other members of the household typically have it as well
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
permethrin - ANSWER scabies is treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj uj cream and washing uj uj
uj everything in the house in hot water, often requires treatment twice to effectively get rid of
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj it
varicella, 12 - ANSWER chicken pox can be prevented with the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj vaccine, it is uj uj
uj a live vaccine so children cannot get it until they are
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj months old uj
crusted - ANSWER children with chicken pox may return to school/daycare once all
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj the lesions are
uj uj uj over
head lice - ANSWER condition characterized by incessant pruritis all day and night, very
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj easily spread, treated with permethrin but often requires two treatments
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
molluscum contagiosum - ANSWER skin lesions characterized by indent in the middle of the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj lesion, commonly referred to as the lesion being impregnated or having a "dimpling,"
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj highly contagious but self-limiting and usually resolves on their own over a few months
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
groin - ANSWER if molluscum contagiosum lesions are located in the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj area we uj
uj should investigate further as it could indicated possible sexual abuse
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
anthrax - ANSWER uj uj uj lesions are usually black and characterized as painless
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj ulceration, typically seen in farmers uj uj uj uj
ciprofloxacin, 2 - ANSWER anthrax lesions are treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj for at least uj uj
u j u j u j u j months, can also use tetracyclines if need be uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) - ANSWER skin condition that causes small, painful lumps to
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj form under the skin commonly in areas where the skin rubs together such as the armpits or
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj groin, this condition is NOT related to poor hygiene and the biggest risk factors are smoking
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
, and obesity, treated with warm compresses and oral abx unless large enough then I&D
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
folliculitis - ANSWER skin infection of the hair follicles and surrounding tissue, treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj mupirocin unless severe then oral abx such as penicillin or keflex
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
rosacea - ANSWER erythematous facial rash that does not spare the nose/nasolabial
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj fold flagyl - ANSWER rosacea is treated with topical
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj gel
lupus - ANSWER rash from this disease is characterized as a butterfly rash that does spare the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj nose/nasolabial fold, called a malar rash uj uj uj uj uj
Sjogren's syndrome - ANSWER this disease is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, often
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj associated with lupus uj uj
erysipelas - ANSWER sharply defined and well demarcated borders, essentially a more
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj superficial cellulitis uj
keflex, penicillin - ANSWER erysipelas and non-purulent cellulitis are treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
or uj
bactrim, clindamycin, doxycycline - ANSWER purulent cellulitis is treated with (BCD)
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
, uj or uj
geographical tongue - ANSWER benign tongue condition typically preceded by spit and
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj hot foods
uj
leukoplakia - ANSWER white spots/patches on the tongue and mucous membranes in
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj the mouth that do not scrape off, often considered precancerous and seen in those with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj HIV, should be referred to the dentist
uj uj uj uj uj uj
candidiasis - ANSWER white spots/patches in the mouth that do scrape off
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
fifth's disease - ANSWER childhood exanthem that starts with a fever and slapped cheek
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj presentation, a lacy net-like rash across the body then develops, self-limiting condition
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj however stay away from pregnant women who are not immune as it can cause miscarriage
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
Course Review With Complete Solution
Apthous stomatitis, herpes - ANSWER uj uj uj uj uj aka cancar sores are
uj uj uj
uj typically located inside the mouth whereas uj uj uj uj uj uj lesions are typically outside the uj uj uj uj
uj mouth
herpes - ANSWER uj uj uj lesions are described as painful, clustered vesicles on
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj an erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
keratosis pilaris - ANSWER commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin,"
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj treated with emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
strep pyrogenes, staph aureus - ANSWER the two most common bacterial causes of
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj impetigo are uj uj and
oral, mupirocin - ANSWER bullous impetigo must be treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj antibiotics while uj
uj non-bullous impetigo can be treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj (bactroban)
pityriasis rosea - ANSWER self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj rash distribution, rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
brown recluse - ANSWER bites from this spider present as though the patient did not notice
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj the bite the night before but it became tender and turned deep purple the next and often
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj has a white halo around it, can report some systemic symptoms as well
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
rocky mountain spotted fever - ANSWER illness precipitated by a tick bite, treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj doxycycline, rash typically presents 3-5 days after initial symptoms on the palms of hands
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj and soles of feet
uj uj uj
erythema migrans - ANSWER characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots) - ANSWER condition characterized by the "3 C's," cough,
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
,congestion, conjunctivitis 3-5 days after initial rash presents. Can be prevented by MMR
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj vaccine at 12 months old. uj uj uj uj
mumps - ANSWER most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
actinic keratosis - ANSWER skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj area, if left untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
squamous cell carcinoma - ANSWER skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly,
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj ulcerated appearance, bleeds easily uj uj uj
cafe au lait spots - ANSWER hyperpigmentation of the skin, typically benign and does
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj not require further intervention, however if a patient has more than 8 of them it may
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj indicate underlying disorder such as neurofibromatosis
uj uj uj uj uj
melanoma - ANSWER the "ABCDE" tool is used to evaluate a lesion that you suspect may
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj be malignant
uj uj , A= asymmetry, B= border, C= color, D= diameter, E=
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj evolving/elevated
eczema (atopic dermatitis) - ANSWER skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj itch/scratch cycle, typically located on flexor surfaces of the bodyuj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
emollients, steroids - ANSWER eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj allergies and asthma and is treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj uj and topical uj uj
plaque psoriasis - ANSWER skin condition characterized by thick silvery scales, it is treated
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj with topical steroids or coal tar
uj uj uj uj uj
Auspitz sign - ANSWER when psoriasis plaques are scratched and pinpoint bleeding occurs
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
Koebner's phenomenon - ANSWER when there is trauma to the skin that leads to plaque
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj psoriasis formation uj
shingles - ANSWER uj uj uj rash is typically across a dermatome, vesicular in
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
nature and usually preceded by burning and tingling at the site before the rash appears
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
contact dermatitis - ANSWER rash that is localized and linear and related to an irritant, usually
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
,occurs immediately uj
shingrix - ANSWER shingles vaccine that can be given no matter when the last shingles
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj outbreak was, it is inactivated, can be given starting at age 50
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
scabies - ANSWER intensely pruritic skin condition commonly seen between the fingers and
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj toes, other members of the household typically have it as well
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
permethrin - ANSWER scabies is treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj uj cream and washing uj uj
uj everything in the house in hot water, often requires treatment twice to effectively get rid of
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj it
varicella, 12 - ANSWER chicken pox can be prevented with the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj vaccine, it is uj uj
uj a live vaccine so children cannot get it until they are
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj months old uj
crusted - ANSWER children with chicken pox may return to school/daycare once all
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj the lesions are
uj uj uj over
head lice - ANSWER condition characterized by incessant pruritis all day and night, very
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj easily spread, treated with permethrin but often requires two treatments
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
molluscum contagiosum - ANSWER skin lesions characterized by indent in the middle of the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj lesion, commonly referred to as the lesion being impregnated or having a "dimpling,"
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj highly contagious but self-limiting and usually resolves on their own over a few months
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
groin - ANSWER if molluscum contagiosum lesions are located in the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj area we uj
uj should investigate further as it could indicated possible sexual abuse
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
anthrax - ANSWER uj uj uj lesions are usually black and characterized as painless
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj ulceration, typically seen in farmers uj uj uj uj
ciprofloxacin, 2 - ANSWER anthrax lesions are treated with uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj for at least uj uj
u j u j u j u j months, can also use tetracyclines if need be uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) - ANSWER skin condition that causes small, painful lumps to
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj form under the skin commonly in areas where the skin rubs together such as the armpits or
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj groin, this condition is NOT related to poor hygiene and the biggest risk factors are smoking
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
, and obesity, treated with warm compresses and oral abx unless large enough then I&D
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
folliculitis - ANSWER skin infection of the hair follicles and surrounding tissue, treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj mupirocin unless severe then oral abx such as penicillin or keflex
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
rosacea - ANSWER erythematous facial rash that does not spare the nose/nasolabial
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj fold flagyl - ANSWER rosacea is treated with topical
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj gel
lupus - ANSWER rash from this disease is characterized as a butterfly rash that does spare the
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj nose/nasolabial fold, called a malar rash uj uj uj uj uj
Sjogren's syndrome - ANSWER this disease is characterized by dry eyes and dry mouth, often
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj associated with lupus uj uj
erysipelas - ANSWER sharply defined and well demarcated borders, essentially a more
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj superficial cellulitis uj
keflex, penicillin - ANSWER erysipelas and non-purulent cellulitis are treated with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
or uj
bactrim, clindamycin, doxycycline - ANSWER purulent cellulitis is treated with (BCD)
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
, uj or uj
geographical tongue - ANSWER benign tongue condition typically preceded by spit and
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj hot foods
uj
leukoplakia - ANSWER white spots/patches on the tongue and mucous membranes in
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj the mouth that do not scrape off, often considered precancerous and seen in those with
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj HIV, should be referred to the dentist
uj uj uj uj uj uj
candidiasis - ANSWER white spots/patches in the mouth that do scrape off
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
fifth's disease - ANSWER childhood exanthem that starts with a fever and slapped cheek
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj presentation, a lacy net-like rash across the body then develops, self-limiting condition
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
uj however stay away from pregnant women who are not immune as it can cause miscarriage
uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj uj
