MANAGEMENTS OF PATIENTS WITH
DERMATOLOGIC PROBLEMS EXAM AND
QUALITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A patient complains of severe itching that intensifies at night. The nurse
decides to assess the skin using a magnifying glass and penlight to look for
the "itch mite." The nurse suspects the skin condition known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Scabies
A client has been diagnosed with shingles. Which of the following
medication classifications will reduce the severity and prevent development
of new lesions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Antiviral
While examining a client's leg, a nurse notes an open ulceration with visible
granulation tissue in the wound. Until a wound specialist can be contacted,
which type of dressing should the nurse apply? - CORRECT ANSWER -Moist
sterile saline gauze
Which of the following is an oral retinoid used in the treatment of acne? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Which of the following medication classifications may be used for contact
dermatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Corticosteroids
The nurse should assess all possible causes of pruritus for a patient
complaining of generalized pruritus. What does the nurse understand can
be other causes for this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -End-stage kidney
disease
, The nurse assesses the patient and observes reddish-purple to dark blue
macules, plaques, and nodules. The nurse recognizes that these
manifestations are associated with which of the following conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Kaposi's sarcoma
A client comes to the physician's office for treatment of severe sunburn. The
nurse takes this opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting the
skin from the sun's damaging rays. Which instruction best prevents skin
damage? - CORRECT ANSWER -"Apply sunscreen even on overcast days."
A physician orders an emollient for a client with pruritus of recent onset.
The client asks why the emollient should be applied immediately after a
bath or shower. How should the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER -"To
prevent evaporation of water from the hydrated epidermis."
A patient is diagnosed with psoriasis after developing scales on the scalp,
elbows, and behind the knees. The patient asks the nurse where this was
"caught." What is the best response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Psoriasis is an inflammatory dermatosis that results from an
overproduction of keratin.
The nurse is instructing the parents of a child with head lice. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shampoo
with piperonyl butoxide (RID).
To treat a client with acne vulgaris, the physician is most likely to order
which topical agent for nightly application? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tretinoin
(retinoic acid [Retin-A])
DERMATOLOGIC PROBLEMS EXAM AND
QUALITY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A patient complains of severe itching that intensifies at night. The nurse
decides to assess the skin using a magnifying glass and penlight to look for
the "itch mite." The nurse suspects the skin condition known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Scabies
A client has been diagnosed with shingles. Which of the following
medication classifications will reduce the severity and prevent development
of new lesions? - CORRECT ANSWER -Antiviral
While examining a client's leg, a nurse notes an open ulceration with visible
granulation tissue in the wound. Until a wound specialist can be contacted,
which type of dressing should the nurse apply? - CORRECT ANSWER -Moist
sterile saline gauze
Which of the following is an oral retinoid used in the treatment of acne? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Which of the following medication classifications may be used for contact
dermatitis? - CORRECT ANSWER -Corticosteroids
The nurse should assess all possible causes of pruritus for a patient
complaining of generalized pruritus. What does the nurse understand can
be other causes for this condition? - CORRECT ANSWER -End-stage kidney
disease
, The nurse assesses the patient and observes reddish-purple to dark blue
macules, plaques, and nodules. The nurse recognizes that these
manifestations are associated with which of the following conditions? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Kaposi's sarcoma
A client comes to the physician's office for treatment of severe sunburn. The
nurse takes this opportunity to discuss the importance of protecting the
skin from the sun's damaging rays. Which instruction best prevents skin
damage? - CORRECT ANSWER -"Apply sunscreen even on overcast days."
A physician orders an emollient for a client with pruritus of recent onset.
The client asks why the emollient should be applied immediately after a
bath or shower. How should the nurse respond? - CORRECT ANSWER -"To
prevent evaporation of water from the hydrated epidermis."
A patient is diagnosed with psoriasis after developing scales on the scalp,
elbows, and behind the knees. The patient asks the nurse where this was
"caught." What is the best response by the nurse? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Psoriasis is an inflammatory dermatosis that results from an
overproduction of keratin.
The nurse is instructing the parents of a child with head lice. Which of the
following statements should the nurse include? - CORRECT ANSWER -Shampoo
with piperonyl butoxide (RID).
To treat a client with acne vulgaris, the physician is most likely to order
which topical agent for nightly application? - CORRECT ANSWER -Tretinoin
(retinoic acid [Retin-A])
