Management of Patients with
Dermatologic Disorders Questions And
Answers
A 10-year-old child is brought to the office with complaints of severe itching in both
hands that's especially annoying at night. On inspection, the nurse notes gray-brown
burrows with epidermal curved ridges and follicular papules. The physician performs a
lesion scraping to assess this condition. Based on the signs and symptoms, what
diagnosis should the nurse expect? - answer:-Scabies
The nurse recommends which type of therapeutic bath for its antipruritic action? -
answer:-Colloidal (oatmeal)
Which skin condition is caused by staphylococci, streptococci, or multiple bacteria? -
answer:-Impetigo
The classic lesions of impetigo manifest as - answer:-honey-yellow crusted lesions on
an erythematous base.
A client has been diagnosed with shingles. Which of the following medication
classifications will reduce the severity and prevent development of new lesions? -
answer:-Antiviral
Which is not a category of medications used for treatment of the skin? - answer:-inhaled
steroids
The nurse is conducting an admission history and physical examination of a client with a
history of contact dermatitis. The nurse assesses whether the client uses which
medication classification? - answer:-Corticosteroids
The nurse teaches the client who demonstrates herpes zoster (shingles) that - answer:-
the infection results from reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
The nurse is caring for a patient with extensive bullous lesions on the trunk and back.
Prior to initiating skin care, what is a priority for the nurse to do? - answer:-Administer
analgesic pain medication.
The nurse is providing instruction to a client with acne. The nurse promotes avoidance
of which food(s)? Select all that apply. - answer:-Chocolate, Ice cream
Foods associated with flare-up of acne - answer:-high refined sugars, including
chocolate, cola, and ice cream.
, Management of Patients with
Dermatologic Disorders Questions And
Answers
Signs and symptoms of (BLANK) include gray-brown burrows, epidermal curved or
linear ridges, and follicular papules. Clients complain of severe itching that usually
occurs at night. Commonly occurs in school-age children. The most common areas of
infestation are the finger webs, flexor surface of the wrists, and antecubital fossae. -
answer:-Scabies
Contagious, superficial skin infection characterized by a small, red macule that turns
into a vesicle, becoming pustular with a honey-colored crust. - answer:-Impetigo
An inflammation of the skin caused by contact with an irritating chemical or allergen. -
answer:-Contact dermatitis
A disease that affects the scalp, body, feet, nails, and groin. It's characterized by
erythematous patches and scaling. - answer:-Dermatophytosis, or ringworm
(BLANK) is seen at all ages but is particularly common among children living under poor
hygienic conditions. - answer:-Impetigo
Caused by the itch mite. - answer:-Scabies
Head lice - answer:-pediculosis capitis
Poison ivy is a (BLANK) (BLANK) caused by the oleoresin given off by a particular form
of ivy. - answer:-contact dermatitis
Acne in the facial area - answer:-Comedones
An abscess of skin and subcutaneous tissue. - answer:-Carbuncle
Exhibited by patches of grouped vesicles on red and swollen skin. - answer:-Herpes
zoster
Cluster of furuncles in the subcutaneous tissue - answer:-Carbuncle
Oral acyclovir (Zovirax), when taken within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms,
reduces their severity, and prevents the development of additional lesions from -
answer:-herpes zoster
Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and antibiotics are all used in the treatment of -
answer:-skin disorders
Dermatologic Disorders Questions And
Answers
A 10-year-old child is brought to the office with complaints of severe itching in both
hands that's especially annoying at night. On inspection, the nurse notes gray-brown
burrows with epidermal curved ridges and follicular papules. The physician performs a
lesion scraping to assess this condition. Based on the signs and symptoms, what
diagnosis should the nurse expect? - answer:-Scabies
The nurse recommends which type of therapeutic bath for its antipruritic action? -
answer:-Colloidal (oatmeal)
Which skin condition is caused by staphylococci, streptococci, or multiple bacteria? -
answer:-Impetigo
The classic lesions of impetigo manifest as - answer:-honey-yellow crusted lesions on
an erythematous base.
A client has been diagnosed with shingles. Which of the following medication
classifications will reduce the severity and prevent development of new lesions? -
answer:-Antiviral
Which is not a category of medications used for treatment of the skin? - answer:-inhaled
steroids
The nurse is conducting an admission history and physical examination of a client with a
history of contact dermatitis. The nurse assesses whether the client uses which
medication classification? - answer:-Corticosteroids
The nurse teaches the client who demonstrates herpes zoster (shingles) that - answer:-
the infection results from reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
The nurse is caring for a patient with extensive bullous lesions on the trunk and back.
Prior to initiating skin care, what is a priority for the nurse to do? - answer:-Administer
analgesic pain medication.
The nurse is providing instruction to a client with acne. The nurse promotes avoidance
of which food(s)? Select all that apply. - answer:-Chocolate, Ice cream
Foods associated with flare-up of acne - answer:-high refined sugars, including
chocolate, cola, and ice cream.
, Management of Patients with
Dermatologic Disorders Questions And
Answers
Signs and symptoms of (BLANK) include gray-brown burrows, epidermal curved or
linear ridges, and follicular papules. Clients complain of severe itching that usually
occurs at night. Commonly occurs in school-age children. The most common areas of
infestation are the finger webs, flexor surface of the wrists, and antecubital fossae. -
answer:-Scabies
Contagious, superficial skin infection characterized by a small, red macule that turns
into a vesicle, becoming pustular with a honey-colored crust. - answer:-Impetigo
An inflammation of the skin caused by contact with an irritating chemical or allergen. -
answer:-Contact dermatitis
A disease that affects the scalp, body, feet, nails, and groin. It's characterized by
erythematous patches and scaling. - answer:-Dermatophytosis, or ringworm
(BLANK) is seen at all ages but is particularly common among children living under poor
hygienic conditions. - answer:-Impetigo
Caused by the itch mite. - answer:-Scabies
Head lice - answer:-pediculosis capitis
Poison ivy is a (BLANK) (BLANK) caused by the oleoresin given off by a particular form
of ivy. - answer:-contact dermatitis
Acne in the facial area - answer:-Comedones
An abscess of skin and subcutaneous tissue. - answer:-Carbuncle
Exhibited by patches of grouped vesicles on red and swollen skin. - answer:-Herpes
zoster
Cluster of furuncles in the subcutaneous tissue - answer:-Carbuncle
Oral acyclovir (Zovirax), when taken within 48 hours of the appearance of symptoms,
reduces their severity, and prevents the development of additional lesions from -
answer:-herpes zoster
Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and antibiotics are all used in the treatment of -
answer:-skin disorders
