Sarah Michelle AANP Board Exam - Crash Course Review Questions & Answers

Sarah Michelle AANP Board Exam - Crash Course Review Questions & Answers apthous stomatitis, herpes - ANS-_________________ ____________________ aka cancar sores are typically located inside the mouth whereas _________________ lesions are typically outside the mouth herpes - ANS-___________________ lesions are described as painful, clustered vesicles on an erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours keratosis pilaris - ANS-commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin," treated with emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition strep pyrogenes, staph aureus - ANS-the two most common bacterial causes of impetigo are ______________ ___________________ and ____________ ________________ oral, mupirocin - ANS-bullous impetigo must be treated with ___________ antibiotics while non-bullous impetigo can be treated with _____________________ (bactroban) pityriasis rosea - ANS-self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full rash distribution, rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern brown recluse - ANS-bites from this spider present as though the patient did not notice the bite the night before but it became tender and turned deep purple the next and often has a white halo around it, can report some systemic symptoms as well rocky mountain spotted fever - ANS-illness precipitated by a tick bite, treated with doxycycline, rash typically presents 3-5 days after initial symptoms on the palms of hands and soles of feet erythema migrans - ANS-characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots) - ANS-condition characterized by the "3 C's," cough, congestion, conjunctivitis 3-5 days after initial rash presents. Can be prevented by MMR vaccine at 12 months old. mumps - ANS-most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling actinic keratosis - ANS-skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed area, if left untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma - ANS-skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly, ulcerated appearance, bleeds easily cafe au lait spots - ANS-hyperpigmentation of the skin, typically benign and does not require further intervention, however if a patient has more than 8 of them it may indicate underlying disorder such as neurofibromatosis melanoma - ANS-the "ABCDE" tool is used to evaluate a lesion that you suspect may be malignant ___________________, A= asymmetry, B= border, C= color, D= diameter, E= evolving/elevated eczema (atopic dermatitis) - ANS-skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic itch/scratch cycle, typically located on flexor surfaces of the body emollients, steroids - ANS-eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with allergies and asthma and is treated with _____________________ and topical ________________ CONTINUES...