Pharm EENT Exam Study Guide Questions And
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What is the connection between the surface of the skin and an underlying
structure called? A. An ulcer
B. A sinus
C. An erosion
D. An abscess - ANSWER B. A sinus
- An ulcer is a depressed lesion in which the epidermis and part of the dermis
have been lost
- An erosion is a moist, red shiny, circumscribed lesion that lacks the upper layer
of the skin
- An abscess is a circumscribed collection of pus that involves the deeper layers
of the skin
Suzanne has a 7 year old daughter who has had two recent infestations of lice. She
asks you what she can do to prevent this. You respond,
A. "After two days of no head lice, her bedding is lice free."
B. "Boys are more susceptible, so watch out for her brother also."
C. "After several infestations, she is now immune and is no longer susceptible."
D. "Don't let her share hats, combs, or brushes with anyone." - ANSWER D. "Don't let
her share hats, combs, or brushes with anyone."
Johnnie, age 52, presents with pruritus with no rash present. He has hypertension,
diabetes, and ESRD. One of the differential diagnoses would be
A. Uremia from chronic renal disease
B. Contact dermatitis
C. Lichen planus
D. Psoriasis - ANSWER A. Uremia from chronic renal disease
- All of the conditions listed result in pruritus. Only uremia from chronic renal disease,
however, results in pruritus with no rash present
Amy, age 36, is planning to go skiing with her fiance. He has warned her about frostbite
and she is wondering what to do if frostbite should occur. You know she's
misunderstood the directions when she tells you which of the following?
A. "I should remove wet footwear if my feet are frostbitten."
B. "I should rub the area with snow."
C. "I should apply firm pressure with a warm hand to the area."
D. "I should place my hands in my axillae if my hands are frostbitten." - ANSWER B. "I
should rub the area with snow."
,Which disease usually starts on the cheeks and spreads to the arms and trunk?
A. Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)
B. Rocky mountain spotted fever
C. Rubeola
D. Rubella - ANSWER A. Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)
Treatment for Stage I pressure ulcer may include
A. An enzymatic preparation
B. Systemic antibiotics
C. Surgical treatment with muscle flaps
D. A transparent, semipermeable membrane dressing - ANSWER D. A transparent,
semipermeable membrane dressing
Your client had a colostomy several weeks ago and is having difficulty finding a
permanent appliance that fits. How long do you tell him to wait for the stoma to shrink
before buying a permanent appliance?
A. 2-4 weeks
B. 4-6 weeks
C.6-8 weeks
D. Just over 2 months - ANSWER C. 6-8 weeks
- Before 6-8 weeks, the stoma needs to be measured weekly to find a well-fitting
appliance
Janine, age 29, has numerous transient lesions that come and go and is diagnosed with
urticaria. What do you order?
A. Aspirin
B. NSAIDs
C. Opioids
D. Antihistamines - ANSWER D. Antihistamines
A client with a nutritional deficiency of vitamin C may have
A. Dry skin and loss of skin color
B. Thickened skin that is dry or rough
C. Flaky skin, sores in the mouth, and cracks at the corners of the mouth
D. Bleeding gums and delayed wound healing - ANSWER D. Bleeding gums and
delayed wound healing
You're teaching Mitch, age 18, about his tinea pedis. You know he doesn't understand
your directions when he tells you which of the following?
A. "I should dry between my toes every day."
B. "I should wash my socks with bleach."
C. "I should use an antifungal powder twice a day."
D. "I should wear rubber shoes in the shower to prevent transmission to others." -
, ANSWER D. "I should wear rubber shoes in the shower to prevent transmission to
others."
- Rubber or plastic-soled shoes can harbor the fungus and therefore should not be
worn.
Margaret, age 32, comes into the clinic. She has painful joint and a distinctive rash in
a butterfly distribution on her face. The rash has red papules and plaques with a fine
scale. What do you suspect? A. Lymphocytoma cutis
B. Relapsing polychondritis
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
D. None of the above - ANSWER C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Which structure fo the skin is responsible for storing melanin?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Sebaceous glands
D. Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER A. Epidermis
A Wood's light is especially useful in diagnosing which of the following?
A. Tinea versicolor
B. Herpes zoster
C. A decubitus ulcer
D. A melanoma - ANSWER A. Tinea versicolor
- Useful in tinea versicolor and other fungal infections. It accentuates minor losses of
melanin
Clubbing is defined as
A. Elongation of the toes
B. Broadening of each thumb
C. A birth deformity of the feet
D. A thickening and broadening of the ends of the fingers - ANSWER D. A thickening
and broadening of the ends of the fingers
Jamie, age 6, was bitten by a dog. Her mother asks you if the child needs antirabies
treatment. You tell her,
A. "If the dog was a domestic pet that had been vaccinated, the wound should be
cleaned and irrigated."
B. "Antirabies treatment must be started immediately."
C. "Rabies can be contracted only through the bites of wild animals."
D. "Wait until you have observed the animal for 2 weeks to determine if it is rabid." -
ANSWER A. "If the dog was a domestic pet that had been vaccinated, the wound
should be cleaned and irrigated."
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What is the connection between the surface of the skin and an underlying
structure called? A. An ulcer
B. A sinus
C. An erosion
D. An abscess - ANSWER B. A sinus
- An ulcer is a depressed lesion in which the epidermis and part of the dermis
have been lost
- An erosion is a moist, red shiny, circumscribed lesion that lacks the upper layer
of the skin
- An abscess is a circumscribed collection of pus that involves the deeper layers
of the skin
Suzanne has a 7 year old daughter who has had two recent infestations of lice. She
asks you what she can do to prevent this. You respond,
A. "After two days of no head lice, her bedding is lice free."
B. "Boys are more susceptible, so watch out for her brother also."
C. "After several infestations, she is now immune and is no longer susceptible."
D. "Don't let her share hats, combs, or brushes with anyone." - ANSWER D. "Don't let
her share hats, combs, or brushes with anyone."
Johnnie, age 52, presents with pruritus with no rash present. He has hypertension,
diabetes, and ESRD. One of the differential diagnoses would be
A. Uremia from chronic renal disease
B. Contact dermatitis
C. Lichen planus
D. Psoriasis - ANSWER A. Uremia from chronic renal disease
- All of the conditions listed result in pruritus. Only uremia from chronic renal disease,
however, results in pruritus with no rash present
Amy, age 36, is planning to go skiing with her fiance. He has warned her about frostbite
and she is wondering what to do if frostbite should occur. You know she's
misunderstood the directions when she tells you which of the following?
A. "I should remove wet footwear if my feet are frostbitten."
B. "I should rub the area with snow."
C. "I should apply firm pressure with a warm hand to the area."
D. "I should place my hands in my axillae if my hands are frostbitten." - ANSWER B. "I
should rub the area with snow."
,Which disease usually starts on the cheeks and spreads to the arms and trunk?
A. Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)
B. Rocky mountain spotted fever
C. Rubeola
D. Rubella - ANSWER A. Erythema infectiosum (fifth disease)
Treatment for Stage I pressure ulcer may include
A. An enzymatic preparation
B. Systemic antibiotics
C. Surgical treatment with muscle flaps
D. A transparent, semipermeable membrane dressing - ANSWER D. A transparent,
semipermeable membrane dressing
Your client had a colostomy several weeks ago and is having difficulty finding a
permanent appliance that fits. How long do you tell him to wait for the stoma to shrink
before buying a permanent appliance?
A. 2-4 weeks
B. 4-6 weeks
C.6-8 weeks
D. Just over 2 months - ANSWER C. 6-8 weeks
- Before 6-8 weeks, the stoma needs to be measured weekly to find a well-fitting
appliance
Janine, age 29, has numerous transient lesions that come and go and is diagnosed with
urticaria. What do you order?
A. Aspirin
B. NSAIDs
C. Opioids
D. Antihistamines - ANSWER D. Antihistamines
A client with a nutritional deficiency of vitamin C may have
A. Dry skin and loss of skin color
B. Thickened skin that is dry or rough
C. Flaky skin, sores in the mouth, and cracks at the corners of the mouth
D. Bleeding gums and delayed wound healing - ANSWER D. Bleeding gums and
delayed wound healing
You're teaching Mitch, age 18, about his tinea pedis. You know he doesn't understand
your directions when he tells you which of the following?
A. "I should dry between my toes every day."
B. "I should wash my socks with bleach."
C. "I should use an antifungal powder twice a day."
D. "I should wear rubber shoes in the shower to prevent transmission to others." -
, ANSWER D. "I should wear rubber shoes in the shower to prevent transmission to
others."
- Rubber or plastic-soled shoes can harbor the fungus and therefore should not be
worn.
Margaret, age 32, comes into the clinic. She has painful joint and a distinctive rash in
a butterfly distribution on her face. The rash has red papules and plaques with a fine
scale. What do you suspect? A. Lymphocytoma cutis
B. Relapsing polychondritis
C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
D. None of the above - ANSWER C. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Which structure fo the skin is responsible for storing melanin?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Sebaceous glands
D. Eccrine sweat glands - ANSWER A. Epidermis
A Wood's light is especially useful in diagnosing which of the following?
A. Tinea versicolor
B. Herpes zoster
C. A decubitus ulcer
D. A melanoma - ANSWER A. Tinea versicolor
- Useful in tinea versicolor and other fungal infections. It accentuates minor losses of
melanin
Clubbing is defined as
A. Elongation of the toes
B. Broadening of each thumb
C. A birth deformity of the feet
D. A thickening and broadening of the ends of the fingers - ANSWER D. A thickening
and broadening of the ends of the fingers
Jamie, age 6, was bitten by a dog. Her mother asks you if the child needs antirabies
treatment. You tell her,
A. "If the dog was a domestic pet that had been vaccinated, the wound should be
cleaned and irrigated."
B. "Antirabies treatment must be started immediately."
C. "Rabies can be contracted only through the bites of wild animals."
D. "Wait until you have observed the animal for 2 weeks to determine if it is rabid." -
ANSWER A. "If the dog was a domestic pet that had been vaccinated, the wound
should be cleaned and irrigated."
