MARYVILLE NURS 623 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of relapsing polychondritis?
Answer: Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by destructive
inflammation of cartilage, typically causing red, swollen, painful
ears, joint inflammation, and tenderness in the nose.
◉ What are common symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Answer: Common symptoms include tingling or itching in the
mouth, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, wheezing,
abdominal pain, and dizziness.
◉ What are the symptoms associated with lupus?
Answer: Symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain, myalgia,
photosensitivity, a butterfly malar rash, thrombocytopenia, gastritis,
and a systolic murmur.
◉ What are the symptoms of a herpes simplex infection?
Answer: Herpes simplex can be asymptomatic or present with
tenderness, pain, mild paresthesias, headache, fever, muscle ache,
and lymphadenopathy.
,◉ What symptoms can be associated with certain medical
conditions?
Answer: Headache, fever, muscle ache, lymphadenopathy.
◉ What is the laboratory value indicative of Lupus?
Answer: ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) will be 1:80 or higher.
◉ What lab tests are typically ordered for Lupus?
Answer: CBC, CMP, UA, ESR/CRP (elevated), CXR, Renal US.
◉ What are the key laboratory findings in Scleroderma?
Answer: Abnormal PFTs, Pulmonary HTN, Aspiration Pneumonia,
ANA elevated to greater than 1:80.
◉ What is the significance of lab tests in Fibromyalgia?
Answer: No distinct lab work indicates Fibromyalgia, but ANA, CBC,
ESR, CRP, etc. are used to rule out autoimmune conditions.
◉ What laboratory findings are characteristic of Rheumatoid
Arthritis (RA)?
Answer: Elevated ESR, CRP, RF Factor positive, CBC to rule out
anemia.
, ◉ Which medications are known to cause Bullous Pemphigoid?
Answer: Lasix, PCN (Penicillin), Sulfa drugs.
◉ What is the appropriate treatment for contact dermatitis?
Answer: Triamcinolone 0.1% (Kenalog) BID for 7-10 days; use lower
potency (0.025%) on the face if necessary.
◉ What is the ratio of Hemoglobin (HGB) to Hematocrit (HCT)?
Answer: 1:3.
◉ What are the characteristics of Tinea Versicolor?
Answer: Round or oval lesions of hypo or hyperpigmentation
macule, mainly on back, chest, arms, sometimes neck/face, with fine
scales.
◉ Describe Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Answer: Scaly, greasy rash with pink, edematous skin covered with
yellow to brown scales and crusts, commonly seen in infants (cradle
cap).
◉ What is Folliculitis and its common causative agent?
Answer: Staphylococcus; presents as multiple small papules on an
erythematous base, can develop into large tender pustules.
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ What are the signs and symptoms of relapsing polychondritis?
Answer: Relapsing polychondritis is characterized by destructive
inflammation of cartilage, typically causing red, swollen, painful
ears, joint inflammation, and tenderness in the nose.
◉ What are common symptoms of an allergic reaction?
Answer: Common symptoms include tingling or itching in the
mouth, hives, swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, wheezing,
abdominal pain, and dizziness.
◉ What are the symptoms associated with lupus?
Answer: Symptoms of lupus include fatigue, joint pain, myalgia,
photosensitivity, a butterfly malar rash, thrombocytopenia, gastritis,
and a systolic murmur.
◉ What are the symptoms of a herpes simplex infection?
Answer: Herpes simplex can be asymptomatic or present with
tenderness, pain, mild paresthesias, headache, fever, muscle ache,
and lymphadenopathy.
,◉ What symptoms can be associated with certain medical
conditions?
Answer: Headache, fever, muscle ache, lymphadenopathy.
◉ What is the laboratory value indicative of Lupus?
Answer: ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) will be 1:80 or higher.
◉ What lab tests are typically ordered for Lupus?
Answer: CBC, CMP, UA, ESR/CRP (elevated), CXR, Renal US.
◉ What are the key laboratory findings in Scleroderma?
Answer: Abnormal PFTs, Pulmonary HTN, Aspiration Pneumonia,
ANA elevated to greater than 1:80.
◉ What is the significance of lab tests in Fibromyalgia?
Answer: No distinct lab work indicates Fibromyalgia, but ANA, CBC,
ESR, CRP, etc. are used to rule out autoimmune conditions.
◉ What laboratory findings are characteristic of Rheumatoid
Arthritis (RA)?
Answer: Elevated ESR, CRP, RF Factor positive, CBC to rule out
anemia.
, ◉ Which medications are known to cause Bullous Pemphigoid?
Answer: Lasix, PCN (Penicillin), Sulfa drugs.
◉ What is the appropriate treatment for contact dermatitis?
Answer: Triamcinolone 0.1% (Kenalog) BID for 7-10 days; use lower
potency (0.025%) on the face if necessary.
◉ What is the ratio of Hemoglobin (HGB) to Hematocrit (HCT)?
Answer: 1:3.
◉ What are the characteristics of Tinea Versicolor?
Answer: Round or oval lesions of hypo or hyperpigmentation
macule, mainly on back, chest, arms, sometimes neck/face, with fine
scales.
◉ Describe Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Answer: Scaly, greasy rash with pink, edematous skin covered with
yellow to brown scales and crusts, commonly seen in infants (cradle
cap).
◉ What is Folliculitis and its common causative agent?
Answer: Staphylococcus; presents as multiple small papules on an
erythematous base, can develop into large tender pustules.
