623 Adult - Derm System NP
Certification, Fitzgerald 4th ed.
confluent or coalescent
what are multiple lesions blending together called?
macule
what are flat discoloration less than 1 cm in diameter called?
wheal
what are circumscribed areas of skin edema called?
fissure
what are narrow linear cracks into epidermis, exposing dermis called?
pustules
what are vesicle-like lesions with purulent content called?
patch
what are flat discoloration greater than 1cm in diameter called?
plaque
what are raised lesions, larger than 1cm, may be same or different color from the surrounding
skin called?
reticular
what are netlike clusters called?
ulcer
what is loss of epidermis and dermis called?
atrophy
what is loss of skin markings and full skin thickness called?
lichenification
what is skin thickening usually found over pruritic or friction areas called?
,annular
what is in a ring formation called?
b. 2
how many grams of a topical cream or ointment are needed for a single application to the
hands?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
c. 3
how many grams of a topical cream or ointment are needed for a single application to an arm?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 30-60
how many grams of a topical cream or ointment are needed for a single application to the entire
body?
a. 10-30
b. 30-60
c. 60-90
d. 90-120
c. face
you write a rx for a topical agent and anticipate the greatest rate of absorption when it is
applied to the:
a. palms of the hands
b. soles of the feet
c. face
d. abdomen
d. ointment
you rx a topical medication and want it to have maximum absorption, so you choose:
a. gel
b. lotion
, c. cream
d. ointment
c. a vasoconstrictor
one of the mechanisms of action of a topical corticosteroid preparation is as:
a. an antimitotic
b. an exfoliant
c. a vasoconstrictor
d. a humectant
b. and cover with an occlusive dressing
to enhance the potency of a topical corticosteroid, the prescriber recommends that the pt apply
the preparation:
a. to dry skin by gentle rubbing
b. and cover with an occlusive dressing
c. before bathing
d. with an emollient
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
which of the following is the least potent topical corticosteroid?
a. betamethasome dipropionate 0.1% (diprosone)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
which of the following is a super high potent topical corticosteroid?
a. betamethasome dipropionate 0.1% (diprosone)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
which of the following is a high potency topical corticosteroid?
a. betamethasome dipropionate 0.1% (diprosone)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
Certification, Fitzgerald 4th ed.
confluent or coalescent
what are multiple lesions blending together called?
macule
what are flat discoloration less than 1 cm in diameter called?
wheal
what are circumscribed areas of skin edema called?
fissure
what are narrow linear cracks into epidermis, exposing dermis called?
pustules
what are vesicle-like lesions with purulent content called?
patch
what are flat discoloration greater than 1cm in diameter called?
plaque
what are raised lesions, larger than 1cm, may be same or different color from the surrounding
skin called?
reticular
what are netlike clusters called?
ulcer
what is loss of epidermis and dermis called?
atrophy
what is loss of skin markings and full skin thickness called?
lichenification
what is skin thickening usually found over pruritic or friction areas called?
,annular
what is in a ring formation called?
b. 2
how many grams of a topical cream or ointment are needed for a single application to the
hands?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
c. 3
how many grams of a topical cream or ointment are needed for a single application to an arm?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 30-60
how many grams of a topical cream or ointment are needed for a single application to the entire
body?
a. 10-30
b. 30-60
c. 60-90
d. 90-120
c. face
you write a rx for a topical agent and anticipate the greatest rate of absorption when it is
applied to the:
a. palms of the hands
b. soles of the feet
c. face
d. abdomen
d. ointment
you rx a topical medication and want it to have maximum absorption, so you choose:
a. gel
b. lotion
, c. cream
d. ointment
c. a vasoconstrictor
one of the mechanisms of action of a topical corticosteroid preparation is as:
a. an antimitotic
b. an exfoliant
c. a vasoconstrictor
d. a humectant
b. and cover with an occlusive dressing
to enhance the potency of a topical corticosteroid, the prescriber recommends that the pt apply
the preparation:
a. to dry skin by gentle rubbing
b. and cover with an occlusive dressing
c. before bathing
d. with an emollient
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
which of the following is the least potent topical corticosteroid?
a. betamethasome dipropionate 0.1% (diprosone)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
which of the following is a super high potent topical corticosteroid?
a. betamethasome dipropionate 0.1% (diprosone)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
which of the following is a high potency topical corticosteroid?
a. betamethasome dipropionate 0.1% (diprosone)
b. clobetasol propionate 0.05% (cormax)
c. hydrocortisone 2.5%
d. fluocinonide 0.05% (lidex)
