TEST 4 NURS 5350 Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
Psoas sign Ans: RLQ pain with extension of right thigh
indicative of appendicitis
WHAT IS PANCREATITIS A COMPLICATION OF? Ans:
CHOLELITHIASIS (CULLEN, GRAY)
Obturator sign Ans: RLQ pain on internal rotation of
right thigh indicative of appendicitis
What are the symptoms of herpes simplex virus (HSV)
infection? Ans: Fever, malaise, tender submandibular
lymphadenopathy, cold sores/fever blisters
What is the pathogenesis of HSV I and II? Ans:
Epidermotropic viruses with infection occurring in
keratinocytes. Transmission only by direct contact with
active lesions. Incubation 2-14 days
What is herpes zoster/shingles? Ans: Herpetic lesions
along dermatomes
What are the clinical features of tinea pedis? Ans: Fungal
infection of the foot, vesiculopustular lesions with fine-
scale, itching
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What are the different types of candidiasis? Ans: Oral
(thrush), vaginal (cheesy discharge with white plaques on
erythematous base)
What is balantis? Ans: Red erosions on male genitalia
What is diaper rash? Ans: Beefy red lesions with pustules
and papules
What is intertriginous? Ans: Skin folds like axilla,
inguinal, inframammary
What is the cause of itching in external genitalia? Ans:
Redness, swelling, and skin erosions
What laboratory evaluation is used for Kaposi's sarcoma?
Ans: CD4 lymphocyte counts and plasma HIV viral load
studies
What are the treatment options for acne? Ans: a. Mild:
topical benzoyl peroxide and topical retinoids
b. Mild to moderate: Topical antibiotics with or without
retinoids
c. Moderate to severe: systemic antibiotics
d. Severe: Accutane
e. Clindamycin and Erythromycin are most common
antibiotics.
Estrogen-containing OCP can be used, but are not 1st line.
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