NSG 5140: derm FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What causes Tinea corporis? Dermatophyte fungal infection (ringworm).
Symptoms of Tinea corporis? Circular, scaly, itchy patches.
Treatment for Tinea corporis? Topical antifungals (clotrimazole), oral antifungals if severe.
What causes Acne vulgaris? Blocked sebaceous glands and Propionibacterium acnes.
Symptoms of Acne vulgaris? Comedones, papules, pustules.
Treatment for Acne vulgaris? Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, isotretinoin (severe).
What causes Scabies? Sarcoptes scabiei mite.
Symptoms of Scabies? Intense itching, burrows in skin.
Treatment for Scabies? Permethrin cream, oral ivermectin.
What causes Impetigo? Staph aureus or Strep pyogenes.
Symptoms of Impetigo? Honey-colored crusted lesions.
Treatment for Impetigo? Topical mupirocin, oral antibiotics if widespread.
What is Seborrheic keratosis? Benign skin growth with 'stuck-on' appearance.
Treatment for Seborrheic keratosis? Cryotherapy, curettage if symptomatic.
What causes Poison ivy reaction? Allergic contact dermatitis from urushiol oil.
Symptoms of Poison ivy reaction? Itchy, vesicular rash.
Treatment for Poison ivy reaction? Topical steroids, antihistamines.
What are Carbuncles? Cluster of boils caused by deep bacterial infection (Staph aureus).
Treatment for Carbuncles? Incision & drainage, antibiotics.
What causes Molluscum contagiosum? Poxvirus infection.
Symptoms of Molluscum contagiosum? Umbilicated papules.
Treatment for Molluscum contagiosum? Self-limited; cryotherapy or curettage if needed.
CORRECT Answers
What causes Tinea corporis? Dermatophyte fungal infection (ringworm).
Symptoms of Tinea corporis? Circular, scaly, itchy patches.
Treatment for Tinea corporis? Topical antifungals (clotrimazole), oral antifungals if severe.
What causes Acne vulgaris? Blocked sebaceous glands and Propionibacterium acnes.
Symptoms of Acne vulgaris? Comedones, papules, pustules.
Treatment for Acne vulgaris? Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, isotretinoin (severe).
What causes Scabies? Sarcoptes scabiei mite.
Symptoms of Scabies? Intense itching, burrows in skin.
Treatment for Scabies? Permethrin cream, oral ivermectin.
What causes Impetigo? Staph aureus or Strep pyogenes.
Symptoms of Impetigo? Honey-colored crusted lesions.
Treatment for Impetigo? Topical mupirocin, oral antibiotics if widespread.
What is Seborrheic keratosis? Benign skin growth with 'stuck-on' appearance.
Treatment for Seborrheic keratosis? Cryotherapy, curettage if symptomatic.
What causes Poison ivy reaction? Allergic contact dermatitis from urushiol oil.
Symptoms of Poison ivy reaction? Itchy, vesicular rash.
Treatment for Poison ivy reaction? Topical steroids, antihistamines.
What are Carbuncles? Cluster of boils caused by deep bacterial infection (Staph aureus).
Treatment for Carbuncles? Incision & drainage, antibiotics.
What causes Molluscum contagiosum? Poxvirus infection.
Symptoms of Molluscum contagiosum? Umbilicated papules.
Treatment for Molluscum contagiosum? Self-limited; cryotherapy or curettage if needed.
