NURS 5350 EVALUATION EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What are the consequences of recurrent nodules and abscesses in Hidradenitis
suppurativa? - ✔✔Chronic pain, self-consciousness, social isolation, depression,
squamous cell carcinoma
✔✔What are the s/s of pityriasis rosea? - ✔✔Herald patch, smaller lesions, itching,
triggered by viral infection, not contagious
✔✔What are the s/s of plantar warts? - ✔✔Firm papula, verrucous surface, painful with
ambulation, caused by papillomavirus, exposure to public showers, pools, locker rooms
etc.
✔✔How is contact dermatitis typically diagnosed? - ✔✔History and physical
examination
✔✔What are the s/s of actinic keratosis? - ✔✔Scaly, dry, rough lesions on sun-exposed
areas, management with Efudex, cryosurgery
✔✔What should be included in patient education regarding skin protection? -
✔✔Sunscreen and protective clothing
✔✔What is the most common type of skin cancer? - ✔✔Basal cell carcinoma
✔✔What are the signs and symptoms of vitiligo? - ✔✔Total loss of color in patchy
areas. Autoimmune disorder
✔✔What is the pathogenesis of scabies? - ✔✔Sarcoptes scabiei variety hominis burrow
into the upper layers of the epidermis and complete their life cycle on humans.
✔✔How is scabies transmitted? - ✔✔Through skin-to-skin contact or sleeping in
bedding of an infected individual.
✔✔What are the primary lesions of scabies? - ✔✔Serpiginous burrow, vesicles, and
papules.
✔✔What are the secondary lesions of scabies? - ✔✔Excoriated skin caused by
scratching.
✔✔What is the first-line treatment for scabies? - ✔✔Permethrin (Elimite) 5% cream
single application. May repeat in 1 week.
, ✔✔What is an alternative treatment for scabies? - ✔✔Oral Ivermectin as a single PO
dose (repeat in 2 weeks prn).
✔✔What medication can be used for dermatitis caused by scabies? - ✔✔Triamcinolone
0.1% cream.
✔✔What medication can be used for itching caused by scabies? - ✔✔Benadryl.
✔✔What should be done with bedding and clothing of an individual with scabies? -
✔✔Cleaned and placed in plastic bags for 14 days.
✔✔What is important to know about scabies? - ✔✔It is a benign disease but highly
transmissible.
✔✔What is the etiology of atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Genetic, physiologic, immunologic,
and environmental factors can play a role.
✔✔What are the risk factors for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Family history of atopic diseases
and the atopic triad (asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema).
✔✔What kind of subjective findings would you expect in a patient with atopic dermatitis?
- ✔✔Itching, dry skin, redness, and rash.
✔✔What is the treatment for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Emollients, topical corticosteroids,
and antihistamines.
✔✔What is the first-line treatment for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Emollients.
✔✔What medication can be used for itching caused by atopic dermatitis? -
✔✔Antihistamines.
✔✔What medication can be used for inflammation caused by atopic dermatitis? -
✔✔Topical corticosteroids.
✔✔What is important to know about treating atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Treatment should
be individualized based on severity and location of lesions.
✔✔What is the prognosis for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Most cases improve with age.
✔✔Eczema triggers - ✔✔Stress, environmental triggers, temperature extremes, contact
with irritant, skin conditions or infections
AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What are the consequences of recurrent nodules and abscesses in Hidradenitis
suppurativa? - ✔✔Chronic pain, self-consciousness, social isolation, depression,
squamous cell carcinoma
✔✔What are the s/s of pityriasis rosea? - ✔✔Herald patch, smaller lesions, itching,
triggered by viral infection, not contagious
✔✔What are the s/s of plantar warts? - ✔✔Firm papula, verrucous surface, painful with
ambulation, caused by papillomavirus, exposure to public showers, pools, locker rooms
etc.
✔✔How is contact dermatitis typically diagnosed? - ✔✔History and physical
examination
✔✔What are the s/s of actinic keratosis? - ✔✔Scaly, dry, rough lesions on sun-exposed
areas, management with Efudex, cryosurgery
✔✔What should be included in patient education regarding skin protection? -
✔✔Sunscreen and protective clothing
✔✔What is the most common type of skin cancer? - ✔✔Basal cell carcinoma
✔✔What are the signs and symptoms of vitiligo? - ✔✔Total loss of color in patchy
areas. Autoimmune disorder
✔✔What is the pathogenesis of scabies? - ✔✔Sarcoptes scabiei variety hominis burrow
into the upper layers of the epidermis and complete their life cycle on humans.
✔✔How is scabies transmitted? - ✔✔Through skin-to-skin contact or sleeping in
bedding of an infected individual.
✔✔What are the primary lesions of scabies? - ✔✔Serpiginous burrow, vesicles, and
papules.
✔✔What are the secondary lesions of scabies? - ✔✔Excoriated skin caused by
scratching.
✔✔What is the first-line treatment for scabies? - ✔✔Permethrin (Elimite) 5% cream
single application. May repeat in 1 week.
, ✔✔What is an alternative treatment for scabies? - ✔✔Oral Ivermectin as a single PO
dose (repeat in 2 weeks prn).
✔✔What medication can be used for dermatitis caused by scabies? - ✔✔Triamcinolone
0.1% cream.
✔✔What medication can be used for itching caused by scabies? - ✔✔Benadryl.
✔✔What should be done with bedding and clothing of an individual with scabies? -
✔✔Cleaned and placed in plastic bags for 14 days.
✔✔What is important to know about scabies? - ✔✔It is a benign disease but highly
transmissible.
✔✔What is the etiology of atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Genetic, physiologic, immunologic,
and environmental factors can play a role.
✔✔What are the risk factors for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Family history of atopic diseases
and the atopic triad (asthma, allergic rhinitis, and eczema).
✔✔What kind of subjective findings would you expect in a patient with atopic dermatitis?
- ✔✔Itching, dry skin, redness, and rash.
✔✔What is the treatment for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Emollients, topical corticosteroids,
and antihistamines.
✔✔What is the first-line treatment for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Emollients.
✔✔What medication can be used for itching caused by atopic dermatitis? -
✔✔Antihistamines.
✔✔What medication can be used for inflammation caused by atopic dermatitis? -
✔✔Topical corticosteroids.
✔✔What is important to know about treating atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Treatment should
be individualized based on severity and location of lesions.
✔✔What is the prognosis for atopic dermatitis? - ✔✔Most cases improve with age.
✔✔Eczema triggers - ✔✔Stress, environmental triggers, temperature extremes, contact
with irritant, skin conditions or infections
