NEW NSG 3250 EXAM 1 AND 2 WITH
PRACTICE EXAM Q&A BEST QUALITY EXAM
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
What is characterized by the destruction of melanocytes in circumscribed areas
of the skin that looks like milky-white patches? -- ANSWER--Vitiligo
flat non-palpable lesions -- ANSWER--macule, patch
When looks for areas of jaundice especially on a dark patient, where would you
assess? -- ANSWER--sclera of eye
If a patient presents with a rash that is not crusted over, what kind of diagnostic
testing should you do? -- ANSWER--patch testing
What clinical manifestation would appear on the integumentary system of a
patient with Cushing syndrome? -- ANSWER--Hirsutism
A _______ is an example of a primary skin lesion -- ANSWER--pustule
_________ are examples of secondary skin lesions -- ANSWER--crusts,
keloids, and ulcers
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,Carbon monoxide poising will present as a _________ coloration on the
patients face and chest and nail beds -- ANSWER--bright cherry red
____ and _____ are known to have a genetic competent -- ANSWER--eczema
and psoriasis
What should be done first if a patient has an open lesion? -- ANSWER--assess it
If a patient with HIV comes in with a newly identified skin rash or lesions, what
is the probable cause? -- ANSWER--reduction of the pts CD4 count
Pitted surface of finger nails is a indication of ________ -- ANSWER--psoriasis
If a patient presents with suspected herpes, what kind of testing should be done?
-- ANSWER--Tzanck smear
What is a reliable treatment for acne? -- ANSWER--Benzoyl peroxide and
erythromycin
Psoriasis will require -- ANSWER--lifelong management
Meds for Pruritis -- ANSWER--TREAT THE CAUSE
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,Topical tricyclic for severe itching oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax)
Topical corticosteroids
Pruritus may be the first __________ of a systemic internal disease such as
diabetes, blood disorders, or cancer -- ANSWER--indication
pruritus -- ANSWER--itching of the skin redness raised areas release of
histamine
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus -- ANSWER--laundry
detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry --
ANSWER--Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria -- ANSWER--Type 1 hypersensitive reaction of the skin leading to a
release of histamines and other naturally occurring vasodilators
Sudden appearance of wheals, edematous papules, pruritus
You can treat urticaria with ______ -- ANSWER--Antihistamines or a course of
steroids
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, Urticaria is commonly a result of -- ANSWER--allergic reactions
Herpes simplex 1 -- ANSWER--cold sores, fever blisters embedded on the
nerve ganglion
Happens above the waist No cure red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments -- ANSWER--antiviral meds such as: acyclovir,
valacyclovir, or famciclovir or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages? --
ANSWER--YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________ -- ANSWER-
worsen the herpes simplex
Herpes simplex 2 -- ANSWER--lifelong viral infection via hepatic lesions on
the genitalia transferred sexually and asexually no cure or vaccine latent or
exacerbated phases
The initial infection of herpes simplex 2 is _____________ -- ANSWER--very
painful and last 2-4 weeks and increases the risk for other STDs and HIV
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PRACTICE EXAM Q&A BEST QUALITY EXAM
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
What is characterized by the destruction of melanocytes in circumscribed areas
of the skin that looks like milky-white patches? -- ANSWER--Vitiligo
flat non-palpable lesions -- ANSWER--macule, patch
When looks for areas of jaundice especially on a dark patient, where would you
assess? -- ANSWER--sclera of eye
If a patient presents with a rash that is not crusted over, what kind of diagnostic
testing should you do? -- ANSWER--patch testing
What clinical manifestation would appear on the integumentary system of a
patient with Cushing syndrome? -- ANSWER--Hirsutism
A _______ is an example of a primary skin lesion -- ANSWER--pustule
_________ are examples of secondary skin lesions -- ANSWER--crusts,
keloids, and ulcers
Page 1 of 55
,Carbon monoxide poising will present as a _________ coloration on the
patients face and chest and nail beds -- ANSWER--bright cherry red
____ and _____ are known to have a genetic competent -- ANSWER--eczema
and psoriasis
What should be done first if a patient has an open lesion? -- ANSWER--assess it
If a patient with HIV comes in with a newly identified skin rash or lesions, what
is the probable cause? -- ANSWER--reduction of the pts CD4 count
Pitted surface of finger nails is a indication of ________ -- ANSWER--psoriasis
If a patient presents with suspected herpes, what kind of testing should be done?
-- ANSWER--Tzanck smear
What is a reliable treatment for acne? -- ANSWER--Benzoyl peroxide and
erythromycin
Psoriasis will require -- ANSWER--lifelong management
Meds for Pruritis -- ANSWER--TREAT THE CAUSE
Page 2 of 55
,Topical tricyclic for severe itching oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax)
Topical corticosteroids
Pruritus may be the first __________ of a systemic internal disease such as
diabetes, blood disorders, or cancer -- ANSWER--indication
pruritus -- ANSWER--itching of the skin redness raised areas release of
histamine
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus -- ANSWER--laundry
detergent
Pruritus is frequent in _______ because their skin is commonly dry --
ANSWER--Older adults
Other illnesses can also trigger pruritus.
urticaria -- ANSWER--Type 1 hypersensitive reaction of the skin leading to a
release of histamines and other naturally occurring vasodilators
Sudden appearance of wheals, edematous papules, pruritus
You can treat urticaria with ______ -- ANSWER--Antihistamines or a course of
steroids
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, Urticaria is commonly a result of -- ANSWER--allergic reactions
Herpes simplex 1 -- ANSWER--cold sores, fever blisters embedded on the
nerve ganglion
Happens above the waist No cure red, elevated bumps with puss
Herpes simplex 1 treatments -- ANSWER--antiviral meds such as: acyclovir,
valacyclovir, or famciclovir or topical anesthetics
Tylenol
Can the viral skin infections be transmitted in nonactivated stages? --
ANSWER--YES
immunosuppression, sun exposure, and hormones can_________ -- ANSWER-
worsen the herpes simplex
Herpes simplex 2 -- ANSWER--lifelong viral infection via hepatic lesions on
the genitalia transferred sexually and asexually no cure or vaccine latent or
exacerbated phases
The initial infection of herpes simplex 2 is _____________ -- ANSWER--very
painful and last 2-4 weeks and increases the risk for other STDs and HIV
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