Sarah Michelle AANP Board Exam -
Crash Course Review Questions
Containing 295 Terms with Certified
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_________________ ____________________ aka cancer sores are typically
located inside the mouth whereas _________________ lesions are typically
outside the mouth - Answer: aphthous stomatitis, herpes
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___________________ lesions are described as painful, clustered vesicles on an
erythematous base, must be treated within 48-72 hours - Answer: herpes
commonly referred to as "chicken bumps," or "chicken skin," treated with
emolients/moisturizers, most of the time children outgrow the condition -
Answer: keratosis pilaris
the two most common bacterial causes of impetigo are ______________
___________________ and ____________ ________________ - Answer: strep
pyrogenes, staph aureus
bullous impetigo must be treated with ___________ antibiotics while non-bullous
impetigo can be treated with _____________________ (bactroban) - Answer:
oral, mupirocin
self-limiting condition preceded by a Herald patch prior to full rash distribution,
rash is characterized by a "Christmas tree like" pattern - Answer: pityriasis rosea
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 - Answer:
brown recluse
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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 - Answer:
rocky mountain spotted fever
characteristic "bull's eye" lesion, also known as lyme disease - Answer: erythema
migrans
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. -
Answer: rubeola (measles) (koplik's spots)
most common symptom of this condition is parotid gland swelling - Answer:
mumps
skin lesion characterized by dry pink lesions on a sun exposed area, if left
untreated can lead to cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma - Answer:
actinic keratosis
skin cancer characterized by slow growth, scaly, ulcerated appearance, bleeds
easily - Answer: squamous cell carcinoma
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 - Answer: cafe au lait spots
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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 - Answer: melanoma
skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic itch/scratch cycle, typically
located on flexor surfaces of the body - Answer: eczema (atopic dermatitis)
eczema (atopic dermatitis) is often associated with allergies and asthma and is
treated with _____________________ and topical ________________ - Answer:
emollients, steroids
skin condition characterized by thick silvery scales, it is treated with topical
steroids or coal tar - Answer: plaque psoriasis
when psoriasis plaques are scratched and pinpoint bleeding occurs - Answer:
Auspitz sign
when there is trauma to the skin that leads to plaque psoriasis formation -
Answer: Koebner's phenomenon
___________________ rash is typically across a dermatome, vesicular in nature
and usually preceded by burning and tingling at the site before the rash appears -
Answer: shingles